Edison Properties Newark Foundation
Accepts applications
Edison Properties Newark Foundation is a private foundation in Newark, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $379,681 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$379,681
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $312,200 the year before.
40% 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 | $289,535 | 41 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $312,200 | 36 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $379,681 | 47 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margery Gottesman C/O Edison Properties LLC 110, Edison Place Ste 300, Newark, NJ 07102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 643-7700 |
| What to submit | Common application form |
| Restrictions | Emphasis on awards to organizations engaging in activities directed toward improving the quality of life in newark, nj |
What Edison Properties Newark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 33 | $315,555 |
| New York | 8 | $57,550 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,150 |
| Colorado | 1 | $516 |
| Delaware | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $360 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epnf JCF Donor Advised Fund | General support | $70,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center (Njpac) | General support | $48,000 |
| Newark Museum of Art | General support | $25,000 |
| Teach for America NJ | General support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General support | $20,000 |
| Students 2 Science | General support | $20,000 |
| Brick Education Network | General support | $15,000 |
| Arts Ed Newark | General support | $10,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| KIPP New Jersey | General support | $10,000 |
| Schools That Can | General support | $10,000 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School | General support | $10,000 |
| Uncommon Schools | General support | $10,000 |
| Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Fund | General support | $6,500 |
| Asian Americans for Equality | General support | $5,000 |
| Glass Roots | General support | $5,000 |
| Hackensack Riverkeeper | General support | $5,000 |
| Housing Conservation Coordinators | General support | $5,000 |
| Hudson Guild | General support | $5,000 |
| La Casa de Don Pedro | General support | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District | General support | $5,000 |
| Link Education Partners | General support | $5,000 |
| Newark Public Library | General support | $5,000 |
| Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance | General support | $5,000 |
| Philips Academy Charter School | General support | $5,000 |
| The Giving Back Fund Co American Young Voices | General support | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Newark Regional Business Partnership | General support | $3,500 |
| Newark Three Kings Celebration Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Branch Brook Park Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| Caresparc Community Connections Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| New Yorkers for Parks | General support | $2,500 |
| Patrick O Council Civic Association | General support | $2,500 |
| Project for Empty Space | General support | $2,500 |
| Michael J Silva Civic Association | General support | $1,200 |
| Focus Inc (Hispanic Center for Community Development) | General support | $1,000 |
| Newark Community Health Centers Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Pillar of Fire | General support | $600 |
| Compassion International | General support | $516 |
| University of Delaware | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Debode
- Margery Gottesman
Questions people ask
Does Edison Properties Newark Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edison Properties Newark Foundation give?
$379,681 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Edison Properties Newark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Debode (Trustee) and Margery Gottesman (Trustee).
What does Edison Properties Newark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.