Morgan and Mary G Hand Scholarship
Accepts applications
Morgan and Mary G Hand Scholarship is a private foundation in Red Bank, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$559,251
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,700 the year before.
60% 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 | $25,800 | 11 | $516,037 |
| 2024 | $16,700 | 11 | $555,166 |
| 2025 | $33,000 | 15 | $559,251 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary G Hand Scholarship Fund 110 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 623-2633, rokeefe@oceanfirst.com |
| What to submit | ANY |
| Deadlines | April 1st annually |
| Restrictions | Awards based on need,performance and personal interview |
What Morgan and Mary G Hand Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Boston University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Brown University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universit | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Harvard University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathis | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Princeton University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Stockton University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Delaware | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Oceanfirst Bank NA
- Douglas K Walker Esquire
Questions people ask
Does Morgan and Mary G Hand Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st annually.
How much does Morgan and Mary G Hand Scholarship give?
$33,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Morgan and Mary G Hand Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists Oceanfirst Bank NA (Co-Trustee) and Douglas K Walker Esquire (Co-Trustee).
What does Morgan and Mary G Hand Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.