Highland Avenue Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Highland Avenue Foundation is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,318 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,545 and the largest $25,000. 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$107,318
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,545
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,385 the year before.
33% 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 | $103,192 | 26 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $87,385 | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $107,318 | 24 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Highland Avenue 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 Highland Avenue Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $29,538 |
| New York | 7 | $22,730 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,530 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $520 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Care | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Montclair Community Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sea Turtle Recovery Inc | Charitable | $5,300 |
| Ackerman Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Montclair Local | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wnyc | Charitable | $2,700 |
| Georgetown University | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry | Charitable | $2,073 |
| Wcsbronx Zoo | Charitable | $2,030 |
| The Montclair Community Pre-K | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Eva's Village | Charitable | $1,090 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable | $1,030 |
| Partners for Women & Justice | Charitable | $1,010 |
| Columbia University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New York University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Toni's Kitchen | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Chicago | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Luna Stage | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Montclair Ambulance Unit | Charitable | $565 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Charitable | $520 |
| Montclair Pba Local #53 | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ethan Wohl
- Leslie Meek-Wohl
Questions people ask
Does Highland Avenue Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Highland Avenue Foundation give?
$107,318 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,545.
Who runs Highland Avenue Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ethan Wohl (Secretary/Treasureer/Direc) and Leslie Meek-Wohl (President/Director).
What does Highland Avenue Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and education.