Columbia Bank Foundation
Accepts applications
Columbia Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 319 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants319
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$42.6 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
48% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 477 | $54.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 410 | $44.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 319 | $42.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Columbia Bank Foundation Attn Julie Holland 19-01 Route 208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 794-5629 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Columbia Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 309 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 5 | $26,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,250 |
| Michigan | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity International Passaic County | Completed homes - 177, 179, 181, 183, 185, 187, 189, 191 harrison street | $80,000 |
| Foundation for Eastern Christian School Association | Charitable giving | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey | Completed homes - 75, 73, 77 and 79 thorntown lane, bordentown, burlington county ($2,500 each) and completed homes - 613 and 614 clinton ave, camden, camden county ($10,000 each) | $30,000 |
| The Oasis Haven for Women & Children Inc | Gala of hope 28th annual dinner dance - 4/4/2025 - dessert sponsor | $28,500 |
| Monmouth County Historical Association | 2025 garden party - 6/13/2025 - sponsor | $26,000 |
| Centrastate Healthcare Foundation | Charitable giving | $25,000 |
| Epic Foundation Inc | Transportation of autistic youth | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey Inc | 2025 summer meals | $25,000 |
| Hispanic Multi Purpose Center | Recreational playground | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund | 2025 new jersey housing counseling and homeownership education project | $25,000 |
| Ringoes Uaw Urban Renewal Housing Corporation | Renovations to create permanent supportive housing for homeless families who have experienced domestic violence in the tri-county (hunterdon, warren and sussex) region | $25,000 |
| Center for Food Action in New Jersey | Next generation nourish awards - 10/23/2025 - partner sponsor | $23,500 |
| New Hope Community Ministries | Resilience capital campaign | $23,250 |
| Roots & Wings Foundation | Authors luncheon 2025 - 10/7/2025 - silver sponsor | $22,500 |
| The Phoenix Center Inc | Casino night - 5/2/2025 - all-in sponsor | $21,941 |
| Vantage Health System Inc | 27th annual golf classic - 8/11/2025 - dinner sponsor | $21,750 |
| Children's Aid and Family Services | An evening in paris annual gala - 10/16/2025 - bronze sponsor. | $20,500 |
| Community Loan Fund of New Jersey | 2025 njcc's lending strategies | $20,000 |
| Saint Josephs Carpenter Society | Sjcs housing projects | $20,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charitable giving | $20,000 |
| United Way of Bergen County | Waldwick affordable housing | $20,000 |
| Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum | New six-passenger electric cart | $18,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Inc | Harvesting hope - 4/25/2025 - silver sponsor | $17,500 |
| Food Bank of Somerset County Inc | 2025 fall harvest fundraiser - 11/13/2025 - community pantry sponsor | $15,500 |
| Angelacares Inc | 439-441 martin luther king drive homeownership project | $15,000 |
| Cumac Echo Inc | 40th anniversary celebration - 9/18/2025 - resilience builder sponsor | $15,000 |
| Dawn Treader School | Interior window and bay door renovation | $15,000 |
| Elizabeth Development Company of NJ | 601 penn ave | $15,000 |
| Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA | Pool water heater | $15,000 |
| Hope Christian | Group home specialized bathing equipment | $15,000 |
| Morris Habitat for Humanity | 20th annual hearts & hammers gala, 2/27/2025, silver sponsor | $15,000 |
| Newbridge Services | 2025 gala -legacy of hope - 5/8/2025 - ruby sponsor. | $15,000 |
| Spectrum for Living Development Inc | Spectrum of care: technology updates | $15,000 |
| Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc | Casino night - 5/7/2025 - full house sponsor. | $14,500 |
| Table to Table Inc | Chefs gala - 10/9/2025 - bronze sponsor | $14,000 |
| St Joseph Healthcare System Inc | Enhancing mobility, safety, and care of geriatric ed patients at st. Joseph's university medical center | $13,800 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic Inc | Great futures gala - defying gravity - 5/9/2025 - great futures sponsor | $12,500 |
| Center for Hope and Safety Inc | Evening of hope - 4/3/25 - partners in healing sponsor | $12,500 |
| Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation | Employee sponsored giving - health research | $12,500 |
| Madison Ave-Crossroads Community Ministries Inc | Charitable giving | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Kemly
- Dennis Gibney
- Mayra Rinaldi
- Kwanghyon Thomas Ko
- Julie Holland
- Michael Laporte
- John Klimowich
- James Kuiken
- Minoska Mateo
- Lucy Sorrentini
- E Thomas Allen
- Elizabeth Randall
Questions people ask
Does Columbia Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Columbia Bank Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 319 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Columbia Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Kemly (President/Director), Dennis Gibney (Treasurer/Director), Mayra Rinaldi (Secretary/Director) and Kwanghyon Thomas Ko (Counsel) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Columbia Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and human services.