Jay R Monroe Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay R Monroe Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Hopewell, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $164,200 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$164,200
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $177,700 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $177,700 | 45 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $164,200 | 48 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Jay R Monroe Memorial 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 Jay R Monroe Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 15 | $99,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $9,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $8,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Alliance | General fund | $20,000 |
| Amwell Valley Ringoes | General fund | $15,000 |
| Pure Vida | General fund | $13,200 |
| Adopt A Pet | General fund | $13,000 |
| American Legion | General fund | $8,000 |
| All About Them | General fund | $5,000 |
| Assisi Performance Arts | General fund | $5,000 |
| Princeton Friends School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Coalition to Salute | General fund | $4,000 |
| Boys Town | General fund | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | General fund | $3,000 |
| Forgotten Tails | General fund | $3,000 |
| Home on the Range | General fund | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General fund | $3,000 |
| Mercer Street Friends | General fund | $3,000 |
| Project K-9 Heroes | General fund | $3,000 |
| Shriners | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Jude | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Labre Indina School | General fund | $3,000 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | General fund | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower | General fund | $3,000 |
| American Vet Dogs | General fund | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animals | General fund | $2,000 |
| Castleton Ranch | General fund | $2,000 |
| Four Corners | General fund | $2,000 |
| Gentle Giants | General fund | $2,000 |
| Mutts With A Mission | General fund | $2,000 |
| National Audobon | General fund | $2,000 |
| Orphan Acres | General fund | $2,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | General fund | $2,000 |
| Peta | General fund | $2,000 |
| Second Chance for Animals | General fund | $2,000 |
| Tiger Creek | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | General fund | $2,000 |
| Vested Interest in K-9S | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Heart Assoc | Genral fund | $1,000 |
| Companions for Heroes | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dav | General fund | $1,000 |
| Live and Let Live | General fund | $1,000 |
| Paws of Honor | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay R Monroe VI
- Susan M Monroe
Questions people ask
Does Jay R Monroe Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay R Monroe Memorial Foundation give?
$164,200 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Jay R Monroe Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay R Monroe VI (President) and Susan M Monroe (Sec / Treas).
What does Jay R Monroe Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, veterans and education.