Fishes & Loaves Foundation
Accepts applications
Fishes & Loaves Foundation is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,550 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,600 and the largest $57,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$103,550
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,600
- Largest grant$57,500
- Assets$838,247
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,250 the year before.
63% 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 | $84,778 | 11 | $742,161 |
| 2024 | $76,250 | 6 | $818,361 |
| 2025 | $103,550 | 8 | $838,247 |
How to apply
| Contact | Melissa Bigelow 382 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07043 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 509-1153 |
| What to submit | Simple letter of request; addtional follow-up information will be requested by the foundation if necessary. |
| Restrictions | No requests are accepted from family or employees of the foundation's directors/managers. |
What Fishes & Loaves Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $91,050 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Needs Food Pantry | To provide food, clothing, and other services to help people in need. | $57,500 |
| Montclair Film Festival | General support | $15,000 |
| The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair | General support | $11,850 |
| KLL Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Spectrum 360 | General support | $3,200 |
| The Cooper School | General support | $2,500 |
| Montclair Scholarship Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Bigelow
- Robert Bigelow
- Carole Wagner
- Daniel Wagner
Questions people ask
Does Fishes & Loaves Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fishes & Loaves Foundation give?
$103,550 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,600.
Who runs Fishes & Loaves Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melissa Bigelow (President, Director), Robert Bigelow (Treas., Sec., Director), Carole Wagner (Director) and Daniel Wagner (Director).
What does Fishes & Loaves Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.