The Amboy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Amboy Foundation is a private foundation in Old Bridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $214,000 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$214,000
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$18.3 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $207,220 the year before.
55% 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 | $228,250 | 60 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $207,220 | 54 | $15.4 million |
| 2025 | $214,000 | 65 | $18.3 million |
How to apply
The Amboy 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 The Amboy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 64 | $213,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Ca | Non-profit | $10,000 |
| Collier Youth Services | Non-profit | $10,000 |
| St Josephs Senior Home | Non-profit | $10,000 |
| Lunch Break Inc | Non-profit | $10,000 |
| Declarations Inc | Non-profit | $10,000 |
| Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity | Non-profit | $8,500 |
| Elijahs Promise | Non-profit | $7,500 |
| Big BrothersBig Sisters of Monmouth Co | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| Homesharing Inc | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| Parker Family Health Center | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| Trinitas Health Foundation | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| Caregiver Volunteers of Central NJ | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| The American Graffiti Museum | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| The Affordable Housing Alliance | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| Freehold Fire Department | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| HABcore Inc | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Monmouth County | Non-profit | $5,000 |
| Town Clock Community Development Corp | Non-profit | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels in Greater New Brunswick | Non-profit | $3,000 |
| Triple C Housing | Non-profit | $3,000 |
| Centrastate Healthcare Foundation | Non-profit | $3,000 |
| Special Strides | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| The Camp Dill Foundation | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Navicore Solutions | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Spectrum for Living | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Scan | Non-Profit | $2,500 |
| Contact of Ocean & Monmouth Counties | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Covenant House - NJ | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Asian Inc | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Dotties House | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Embrace Kids Foundation | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Family and Children Services of Monmouth | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Family Services of Ocean Cty | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Neighbors Inc | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Manalapan Baseball Association | Non-profit | $2,500 |
| Steele CDC | Non-profit | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Oliver McGonigle
- G Gregory Scharpf
Questions people ask
Does The Amboy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Amboy Foundation give?
$214,000 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Amboy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Oliver McGonigle (Trustee) and G Gregory Scharpf (Trustee).
What does The Amboy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, health and youth programs.