Inserra Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Inserra Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mahwah, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $550,367 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$550,367
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$122,149
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $496,473 the year before.
50% 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 | $552,071 | 10 | $91,891 |
| 2024 | $496,473 | 10 | $156,649 |
| 2025 | $550,367 | 10 | $122,149 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lawrence R Inserra Jr 20 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 529-5900 |
| What to submit | There is no particular form in which applications should be submitted. |
What Inserra Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $385,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $40,367 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian Hospital Foundation | Contribution for research | $200,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Contribution for research. | $100,000 |
| Tackle Kids Cancer - Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation | Contribution for funds for pediatric cancer research | $60,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | For research in finding a cure for diabetes | $40,367 |
| Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative | Contribution to deliver free high quality healthcare to bergen county's working uninsured | $25,000 |
| Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament | For support of charitable programs | $25,000 |
| New Concepts for Living | For support of disabled adults | $25,000 |
| Project Literacy of Greater Bergen County | Contribution for providing funds for various non-profit initiatives focused on improving reading, writing, and english skills for adults and children | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Contribution for building smart homes for catastrophically injured service members and first responders | $25,000 |
| York Street Project | Contribution to provide help to homeless and economically disadvantaged women and children. Break the cycle of poverty and into a life of self-sufficiency | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence R Inserra Jr
- Marie Inserra
Questions people ask
Does Inserra Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Inserra Family Foundation give?
$550,367 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Inserra Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence R Inserra Jr (Trustee) and Marie Inserra (Trustee).
What does Inserra Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.