The Jessica Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Jessica Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Metuchen, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$160,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $137,500 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $137,500 | 35 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $160,500 | 37 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Jessica Foundation Inc 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 Jessica Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 25 | $122,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $8,000 |
| New York | 3 | $5,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Institute for Disabiliti | General operating fund. | $20,000 |
| Childrens Specialist Hospital | General operating | $15,000 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Hospital | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| Saint Peters Hospital | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| JFK Medical Center | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General operating fund. | $8,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General operating fund. | $5,000 |
| Metuchen Police Department | General operating fund. | $5,000 |
| Metuchen EMT | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| JFK Hartwyck | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| Toys for Tots | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| NJ Veterans Memorial Home | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Univ | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| Princeton Medical Center | General operating funds | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General operating fund. | $2,500 |
| Metuchen Edison Historical | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Cancer Institute of New Jersey | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Vocationist Fathers | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater New | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | General operating funds. | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Autism Speaks | General operating funds | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Generak operating | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating fund. | $1,000 |
| Barnegat Bay Eco Center | General operating fund. | $1,000 |
| Boys Town National Research Hospita | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes | General operating fund. | $1,000 |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | General operating funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Rosamilia
- Dana Rosamilia
- Joseph M Rosamilia
- Anthony S Rosamilia
Questions people ask
Does The Jessica Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jessica Foundation Inc give?
$160,500 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Jessica Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra Rosamilia (Trustee), Dana Rosamilia (Treasurer), Joseph M Rosamilia (Trustee) and Anthony S Rosamilia (Trustee).
What does The Jessica Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and community development.