Jolyn Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Jolyn Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Watchung, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $239,500 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$239,500
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,750 | 27 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 25 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $239,500 | 26 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lynda Goldschein 70 Sherwood Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 757-7058 |
| What to submit | Letter containing statement of program, amount requested, and brief organizational description |
| Restrictions | No grants will be given to individuals or private foundations |
What Jolyn Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $125,500 |
| New York | 5 | $47,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $24,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank | General charity | $30,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | General charity | $25,000 |
| Community Hope Veterans Program | General charity | $20,000 |
| JDRF | General charity | $16,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of NJ | General charity | $15,000 |
| Visions & Pathways | General charity | $15,000 |
| JDC | General charity | $14,000 |
| American Red Cross | General charity | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Fund | General charity | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice | General charity | $10,000 |
| Neads | General charity | $10,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund (JNF) | General charity | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountain | General charity | $6,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General charity | $5,000 |
| Some Others Might Eat (Some) | General charity | $5,000 |
| Stand With US | General charity | $5,000 |
| The Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | General charity | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood NCSNJ | General charity | $4,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Virginia | General charity | $4,500 |
| Va- MD College of Vet Medicine (Student Support) | General charity | $3,000 |
| New River Land Trust | General charity | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry (New River Comm Action) | General charity | $2,000 |
| Va- MD College of Vet Medicine (Compassion Care) | General charity | $2,000 |
| Dakin Humane Society | General charity | $1,000 |
| Team Leo Animal Rescue | General charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynda Goldschein
- Sharon Parker
- Gail Bell
- Terri Goldschein
Questions people ask
Does Jolyn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jolyn Foundation Inc give?
$239,500 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Jolyn Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynda Goldschein (Director), Sharon Parker (Director), Gail Bell (Director) and Terri Goldschein (Director).
What does Jolyn Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans, food and hunger and environment and conservation.