Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc
Accepts applications
Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc is a private foundation in Mercerville, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $285,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$285,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $276,500 the year before.
16% 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 | $262,000 | 17 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $276,500 | 18 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $285,500 | 19 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joan Burkholtz-Office Administrator PO Box 3160, Mercerville, NJ 08619 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (609) 584-1593 |
| What to submit | Interested parties should submit a brief (2 page) description of the proposed project and its budget; an expanded application may thereafter be requested. |
| Deadlines | Brief description - december 15 additional information may be requested. |
| Restrictions | Research, litigation, and public education that will promote the conservation, preservation, and improvement of the environment in geographical areas specifically designated in the grants received. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 17 | $255,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environment NJ Research and Policy | Protecting waters | $20,000 |
| Delaware Riverkeeper Network | Education and advocacy | $20,000 |
| Work Environment Council of NJ | Advocating to protect environment | $20,000 |
| Eastern Environmental Law Center | Healthy watersheds/legal support | $20,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Advocating to protect environment | $18,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Support clean renewable energy | $18,000 |
| Nynj Baykeeper | Advocacy and litigation | $18,000 |
| Center for Environmental Transforma | Community outreach reduce pollution | $18,000 |
| Sierra Club NJ | Coalition building and advocacy | $16,000 |
| Clean Ocean Action | Clean-up/reduce debris | $16,000 |
| Newark Doing Infrastructure Green | Green infrastructure | $16,000 |
| Musconetcong Watershed Association | Water quality management | $14,000 |
| American Littoral Society | Advocating stormwater management | $14,000 |
| Assoc of NJ Environmental Commissi | Improve water quality | $14,000 |
| Ironbound Community Corporation | Clean energy | $12,000 |
| Plastic Free Delaware Inc | Plastic pollution advocacy | $10,500 |
| Friends of Mustconetcong | Protecting the musconetcong | $7,000 |
| Future City | Education | $7,000 |
| Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership | Engagement climate related issues | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Kraham
- Cindy Zipf
- Jim Sonneborn
- Doug O'Malley
- Anjuli Ramos-Busot
- Amy Goldsmith
- Joan Burkholtz
Questions people ask
Does Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Brief description - december 15 additional information may be requested.
How much does Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc give?
$285,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Kraham (President), Cindy Zipf (Vice Preside), Jim Sonneborn (Treasurer) and Doug O'Malley (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.