The Harold Wetterberg Foundation
Accepts applications
The Harold Wetterberg Foundation is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$210,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $230,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $147,500 | 53 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 59 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $210,000 | 49 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gene Korf Esq Korf Rosenblatt 89 Headquarters Plaza North Tower, 14th FL, Morristown, NJ 07960 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 993-1743 |
| What to submit | Submit letter and proposal |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What The Harold Wetterberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 32 | $131,500 |
| New York | 4 | $33,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $2,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan University Foundation | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Drew University | General | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greenville | General | $25,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | General | $25,000 |
| Bucks County Playhouse | General | $5,000 |
| Drew O'Donoghue Fund Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor | General | $5,000 |
| State Theater of New Jersey | General | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Tower Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | General | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $3,000 |
| Lore School Parents Association Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Community Karma | General | $2,500 |
| Asbury Park Little League Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Autism Family Services of NJ | General | $2,000 |
| Caron Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| City of Asbury Park | General | $2,000 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Disability Rights New Jersey | General | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $2,000 |
| Flemington Area Food Pantry | General | $2,000 |
| Market Street Mission Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | General | $2,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Last Resort Pantry | General | $2,000 |
| Homefront | General | $1,500 |
| Adalyn Rose Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Anchor House Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County | General | $1,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Easel Animal Rescue League Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Ewing Pba 111 | General | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Caregivers Trenton | General | $1,000 |
| Janet Zilinski Memorial Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Livestrong | General | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Mercer County | General | $1,000 |
| Mercy Center Corporation | General | $1,000 |
| MLS Memorial Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Play With Jack Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Younity | General | $1,000 |
| Hugs for Brady Foundation | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gene R Korf
- Samuel R Hoffer
- Scott Korf
- Sandra P Searfoss
Questions people ask
Does The Harold Wetterberg Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does The Harold Wetterberg Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Harold Wetterberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gene R Korf (Secretary/Trustee), Samuel R Hoffer (President/Trustee), Scott Korf (Vice Pres/Trustee) and Sandra P Searfoss (Treasurer/Trustee).
What does The Harold Wetterberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.