The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin Foundation is a private foundation in Toms River, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.6 million in 109 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $651,000. 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$5.6 million
- Number of grants109
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$651,000
- Assets$24,617
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $9.3 million the year before.
39% 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 | $8.1 million | 78 | $488,456 |
| 2024 | $9.3 million | 86 | $21,036 |
| 2025 | $5.6 million | 109 | $24,617 |
How to apply
The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 98 | $5.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 1 | $67,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $190 |
| Illinois | 1 | $120 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County College Foundation | Capital sup(grunin ctr,paa);prog sup | $651,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fnd | Capital support | $500,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Inc | Pct preceptorship&apprenticeship | $500,000 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | Capital supp(gme program & fnd fund) | $425,000 |
| Count Basie Theatre Inc | Capital support/employee match | $266,916 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital | Capital support | $200,000 |
| Count Basie Theatre Inc | 10 yr endowment campaign pmt 3 of10 | $200,000 |
| Foodbank of Monmouth Dbafulfill | Pmt 2of5 comprehensive campaign supp | $200,000 |
| Interfaith Neighbors Inc | Capital support | $200,000 |
| NJ Arts&cultural Renewal Fund Inc | Grant pmt 1of2 gen operating support | $200,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Monmouth County | Grant pmt 1of3 capital campaign sup | $200,000 |
| Boys&girls Club of Monmouth County | Grant pmt 2of4 gen operating support | $100,000 |
| Lunch Break | Capital support | $100,000 |
| Young Audiences of NJ | Grant pmt 2of3 gen operating support | $100,000 |
| Garden State Scholastic Esports | Grant pmt 2of3 general op support | $85,000 |
| Support Center for Nonprofit MGT | Genop sup;customized capacity sup | $67,000 |
| Ocean County YMCA | Employee match;capacity support | $61,000 |
| Community Engagement Partners | Grant pmt 1of2 gen operating support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of NJ | Equip-nj pooled fund general support | $50,000 |
| Inspire Life | Grant pmt 2of3 gen operating support | $50,000 |
| Konscious Youth Development&service | Grant pmt 2of3 gen operating support | $50,000 |
| Monmouth University Inc | Pmt2of4 intercultural ctr support | $50,000 |
| So NJ Regional Community Foundation | Nppocc general op support pmt 3 of 3 | $50,000 |
| Toms River Artist Community | Grant pmt 2of3 gen operating support | $50,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Prog support (social action lab) | $49,875 |
| Springpoint Foundation Inc | Grant pmt 1of3 prog support(cna,esl) | $45,300 |
| Arts Ed NJ Inc | Grant pmt 1of3 gen operating support | $40,000 |
| Gathering Ground Inc | Prog support nj funder collaborative | $36,000 |
| Big Bros Big Sis of Coastal&no NJ | Grant pmt 1of3 gen operating support | $35,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Jersey Shore | Grant pmt 1of2 prog sup innovateher | $35,000 |
| Mental Health Assoc of Monmouth Cty | Grant pmt2of3 gen operating support | $35,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Assoc Health Group | Grant pmt 1of3 gen operating support | $35,000 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around Inc | Grant pmt 2of3 gen operating support | $25,000 |
| African Link Initiative Inc | Grant pmt 1of3 gen operating support | $25,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | General support (red bank) | $25,000 |
| Association of Small Foundations | Grnt pmt1of3momentum builders circle | $25,000 |
| Brookdale Community College FD | Esports program support | $25,000 |
| Community Affairs & Resource Center | Grant pmt 1of3 gen operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Compass Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Options Enterprises Inc | Program support:monmouth & ocean cty | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Grunin
- Jeremy Grunin
- Heather Barberi
- Kelly Fliller
- Joshua Grunin
- Victoria Marie Fernandez
- Rebecca Grunin
- Tomas Alvarez
- Laurie Goganzer
- Nicole Pulliam
- Edward Johnson
- Jaclyn Rodemann
- Adriana Medina-Gomez
- Elizabeth Golla
- Emma Grunin
Questions people ask
Does The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin Foundation give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2025, across 109 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay Grunin (Chairman), Jeremy Grunin (President), Heather Barberi (Exec Directo) and Kelly Fliller (Dir Communic) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and arts and culture.