The James Kerney Foundation
Accepts applications
The James Kerney Foundation is a private foundation in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $253,665 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$253,665
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,750
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $203,705 the year before.
67% 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 | $140,125 | 18 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $203,705 | 12 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $253,665 | 25 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The James Kerney Foundation PO Box 6698, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (609) 716-6500 |
| What to submit | The application should state the name of the organization, its exempt status, and the specific purpose for which the grant funds are to be used. |
| Deadlines | Grants are awarded on an ongoing basis. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The James Kerney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 18 | $238,547 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,018 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $400 |
| Vermont | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue Mission | General Purpose | $40,750 |
| Womanspace | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| 120 East State | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Homeworks Trenton Inc | General Purpose | $21,000 |
| JR Halsey Foundation of the Arts | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| PEI Kids | General Purpose | $16,754 |
| Homefront | General Purpose | $15,500 |
| Paul Robeson Charter School | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| The Makers Place | General Purpose | $10,006 |
| Arm in Arm | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Anchor House | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mercer Street Friends | General Purpose | $7,787 |
| SEA Education Association | General Purpose | $1,018 |
| Out of the Cold | General Purpose | $500 |
| State College Food Bank | General Purpose | $500 |
| Roebling Museum | General Purpose | $500 |
| NJ State Museum Foundation | General Purpose | $500 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $500 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $250 |
| The Center for Grieving Children | General purpose | $200 |
| Middlebury College | General Purpose | $200 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | General Purpose | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Kerney Lane
- T Lincoln Kerney
- Barbara Kerney Phelan
- James Kerney II
- Henry W Sullivan
- Jennifer Priory Figge
- Katie M Kerney
- Laurie Odden Brown
Questions people ask
Does The James Kerney Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants are awarded on an ongoing basis..
How much does The James Kerney Foundation give?
$253,665 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The James Kerney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally Kerney Lane (President), T Lincoln Kerney (Trustee), Barbara Kerney Phelan (Corres. Sec'y) and James Kerney II (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The James Kerney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.