DG Foundation
Preselected recipients only
DG Foundation is a private foundation in Wall, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $302,143 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$302,143
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $306,900 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $303,300 | 18 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $306,900 | 20 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $302,143 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
DG Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What DG Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $196,143 |
| New York | 2 | $100,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian Health Found | School of medicine | $100,000 |
| Reform Action Fund | Criminal justice reform | $100,000 |
| Christian Brothers Academy | Youth education | $40,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Found | Medical research | $20,557 |
| Fulfill | Support monmouth county families | $10,000 |
| Lunchbreak | Support well being of community | $10,000 |
| Monmouth Bar Association | Children's holiday party | $5,000 |
| Norah Elizabeth Bruther Foundation | Scholarships for educ opportunities | $5,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundati | Endowed scholarship school of med | $3,086 |
| Blake Barklage Foundation | Cardiac arrest research in youths | $3,000 |
| Cure Addiction Now | Drug addiction research & care | $2,500 |
| Joan Dancy Pals | Als research | $2,500 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation | Cystic fibrosis r & d | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Maggs
- Heidi Maggs
- Susan Brzozowski
- Michael Maggs
- Caroline Maggs
Questions people ask
Does DG Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DG Foundation give?
$302,143 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs DG Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Maggs (Trustee/Pres), Heidi Maggs (Trustee/Secr), Susan Brzozowski (Trustee) and Michael Maggs (Turstee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does DG Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.