The MCJ Amelior Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The MCJ Amelior Foundation is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 149 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $820,128. 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$5.8 million
- Number of grants149
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$820,128
- Assets$106 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.8 million the year before.
34% 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 | $4.8 million | 167 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 149 | $106 million |
How to apply
The MCJ Amelior 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 MCJ Amelior Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $40,450 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 77 | $2.1 million |
| New York | 26 | $1.1 million |
| Washington | 1 | $820,128 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $581,700 |
| California | 9 | $294,994 |
| Virginia | 3 | $275,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $198,010 |
| Florida | 2 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $65,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malaria No More Fund | For general operating support | $820,128 |
| Indo-Pacific Partnership for Prosperity | For general operating support | $595,000 |
| New Jersey Children's Foundation | For general operating support | $584,125 |
| Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc | For general operating support | $516,700 |
| SHOE4AFRICA Inc | For general operating support | $300,000 |
| America's Frontier Fund | For general operating support | $250,000 |
| Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | For general operating support | $200,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corp | For general operating support | $151,000 |
| Kent Place School | For general operating support | $130,000 |
| West Side High School Alumni Association | For general operating support | $126,431 |
| Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis Inc | For general operating support | $100,000 |
| Youthbuild Newark | For general operating support | $100,000 |
| Prudential Financial Inc | For general operating support | $87,500 |
| Foundation for University Hospital | For general operating support | $81,327 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | For general operating support | $77,844 |
| Partnership for Central America Inc | For general operating support | $72,010 |
| Newark Mentoring Movement Inc | For general operating support | $67,000 |
| Newark Alliance | For general operating support | $60,125 |
| Just Capital Foundation Inc | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | For general operating support | $46,000 |
| Journey to Lead Inc | For general operating support | $45,000 |
| Partnership for Digital Access in Africa | For general operating support | $40,450 |
| Newark Museum Association | For general operating support | $38,000 |
| Life Camp Inc | For general operating support | $31,100 |
| Safe Place International | For general operating support | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Newark Inc | For general operating support | $28,800 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | For general operating support | $27,500 |
| Order of Saint Benedict of NJ | For general operating support | $27,500 |
| Points of Light Foundation | For general operating support | $26,500 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Inc | For general operating support | $26,000 |
| Hockey in Newark Inc | For general operating support | $25,200 |
| American University | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Boston College Trustees | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Braven Inc | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Brown University | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Care Inc | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the NJ Hall of Fame Inc | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Panzi Foundation | For general operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne M Spero
- Christine Chambers Gilfillan
- Charles Rubin
- Wendy C Berry-McWeeny
- Anthony J Romano
- Jennifer G Chambers
- Mercel P Chambers
- Michael J Chambers
- Patricia A Chambers
- Raymond G Chambers
- Tina Brown Chambers
- Barbara B Coleman
- Michael Gilfillan
- Michael Gilfillan Jr
- Patrick Gilfillan
Questions people ask
Does The MCJ Amelior Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The MCJ Amelior Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 149 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The MCJ Amelior Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Suzanne M Spero (President), Christine Chambers Gilfillan (Director/Co-Chair), Charles Rubin (Director) and Wendy C Berry-McWeeny (Director/Consultant) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The MCJ Amelior Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.