Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation is a private foundation in Elizabeth, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $770,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$770,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $672,925 the year before.
70% 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 | $654,350 | 17 | $15.6 million |
| 2024 | $672,925 | 14 | $16.1 million |
| 2025 | $770,000 | 21 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
Elizabethtown Healthcare 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 21 | $770,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinitas Regional Medical Foundation | Modernization of trmc cardio care | $175,000 |
| Trinitas Healthcare Foundation | Provide mini grants to support low-cost innovations employee projects | $110,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Central NJ | Support social programs for adults | $50,000 |
| Thera Youth Foundation | Support children programs | $45,000 |
| Crossroads 4 Hope | Fund outreach and education for programs to provide psychosocial support | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Union County | Support triple play program | $30,000 |
| The Institute of Music for Chldrn | Hire communications manager | $30,000 |
| Trinitas Healthcare Foundation | Fund leadership development lecture series | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Eastern Union County | Family wellness initiative | $30,000 |
| Groundwork Elizabeth | The seeds for healthier eating microfarm adventure planting | $30,000 |
| Community Access Unlimited | Program support for people with disabilities | $25,000 |
| Child Focus (Casa) | Champions the best interest of children | $25,000 |
| Reach Out and Read New Jersey | Serves babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in low income communities | $25,000 |
| Imagine A Center for Coping | Age appropriate therapuetic program | $25,000 |
| YWCA Union County | Domestic violence program | $25,000 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | Support expansion of special needs | $20,000 |
| Josephines Place | Access for women to classes, workshops and programs | $20,000 |
| Inroads to Opportunities | Support services for individuals with disabilities | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Social Service Center | Food related needs to those it services in elizabeth | $7,500 |
| Union Count College | Nourishment campaign to address food insecurity | $7,500 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around | 2nd floor resources availability | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Fletcher
- Richard Width Esq
- Victor Richel
- Richard Mackessey MD
- John R Blasi Esq
- Laurie Westra RN
- Douglass Harris
Questions people ask
Does Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation give?
$770,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David A Fletcher (Trustee /Pres/Asst Secreta), Richard Width Esq (Trustee/Chairman), Victor Richel (Trustee/Treasurer) and Richard Mackessey MD (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.