Henry P Borda Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry P Borda Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $46,000 | 6 | $953,731 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 8 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Henry P Borda Charitable 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 Henry P Borda Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $6,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support borda scholarship fund | $35,000 |
| Corpus Christi Church | General | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army NJ Division Gift Processing Center | General | $2,000 |
| Uso | General | $2,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General | $2,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General | $2,000 |
| Church of St Helen | Helping hands and hearts program | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Cockren
Questions people ask
Does Henry P Borda Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry P Borda Charitable Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Henry P Borda Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Cockren (Trustee).
What does Henry P Borda Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, veterans and human services.