South Jersey Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
South Jersey Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Voorhees, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $625,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$625,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $635,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $375,000 | 26 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $635,000 | 29 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $625,000 | 29 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
South Jersey Charitable 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 South Jersey Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 22 | $505,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $55,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Kitchen | General purpose support | $50,000 |
| Animal Welfare Association | General purpose support | $40,000 |
| The Trustees of Knight Park | General purpose support | $40,000 |
| Uso of Pa and South Jersey | General purpose support | $40,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General purpose support | $40,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey | General purpose support | $35,000 |
| Battleship New Jersey | General purpose support | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army Camden Chaptercorps | General purpose support | $30,000 |
| Archbishop Damiano School | General purpose support | $27,500 |
| Music at Bunker Hill | General purpose support | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Carpenter Society | General purpose support | $25,000 |
| Urban Promise | General purpose support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of South Central NJ | General purpose support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter Inc | General purpose support | $22,500 |
| Joseph's House of Camden | General purpose support | $22,500 |
| Symphony in C | General purpose support | $20,000 |
| The Unforgotten Haven | General purpose support | $20,000 |
| Center for Aquatic Sciences Inc | General purpose support | $17,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General purpose support | $15,000 |
| American Legion - Tatem-Shields Post | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Garden State Council | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Asylum Pride House | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Animal Adoption Center | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Homeless Outreach Council | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Co Vibrant Emotional Health | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Seamans Church Institute of Phila and South Jersey | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| The Free Books Project | General purpose support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard W Culbertson Jr
- John V Field
- Ronald L Woods
- Richard G Mohrfeld
- John R Culbertson
Questions people ask
Does South Jersey Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does South Jersey Charitable Foundation give?
$625,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs South Jersey Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard W Culbertson Jr (President), John V Field (Secretary), Ronald L Woods (Treasurer) and Richard G Mohrfeld (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does South Jersey Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans, animals and environment and conservation.