The Townsend Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Townsend Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Voorhees, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.4 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.4 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$527,636
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $8.5 million the year before.
20% 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 | $7.2 million | 38 | $901,555 |
| 2024 | $8.5 million | 48 | $24,868 |
| 2025 | $6.4 million | 33 | $527,636 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Langan 67 Festival Drive, Voorhees, NJ 08043 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (856) 772-9570 |
| What to submit | A grant making procedure is under development by the foundation. |
What The Townsend Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 18 | $3.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $1.8 million |
| California | 1 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Partnership Schools | Support educ programs for low-income | $1.0 million |
| Hopeworks | Support educ programs for low-income | $1.0 million |
| Heights Philadelphia | Support educ programs for low-inc st | $1.0 million |
| U-Go Initiative | Provide educ opportunities for women | $500,000 |
| St Joseph Carpenter Society | Encourage resp homeownershp thru edu | $411,000 |
| Booksmiles | Provide books to low-income students | $400,000 |
| Racc Foundation | Provide scholarships for low-income | $250,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Support educ programs for low-income | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Camden Count | Support educ progr for low-income st | $200,000 |
| St Joseph Carpenter Society | Encourage resp homeownershp thru edu | $200,000 |
| Berks Catholic High School | Provide scholarships for low-inc st | $150,000 |
| Racc Foundation | Provide scholarships for low-income | $150,000 |
| Booksmiles | Provide books to low-income students | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support commitmt to provide lifesavi | $100,000 |
| Great Aspirations Scholarship Progr | Provide educ help to low-income stud | $100,000 |
| Hias | Help refugees & asylum seekers world | $100,000 |
| Catholic Partnership Schools | Support educ programs for low-income | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern NJ | Support ed prog&pers care for low-in | $50,000 |
| Katz JCC | Support food supplies for low-income | $50,000 |
| Congregation Koi Ami | For variety of educ &social svc proj | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Camden Count | Support educ progr for low-income st | $50,000 |
| Cathedral Kitchen | Provide free meals to homeless peopl | $50,000 |
| St Joseph Carpenter Society | Encourage resp homeownershp thru edu | $50,000 |
| Bess the Book Bus Inc | Provide educ materials to low-income | $40,000 |
| The Free Books Project | Provide free books to low-inc&homele | $40,000 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College Fdn | Provide scholarsh for low-income stu | $30,000 |
| La Salle University | Support progr for at-risk 1st genera | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Kids' Book Bank | Provide educ materials to low-income | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn | Support effort in defense amer right | $25,000 |
| Donors Choose | Support teacher classrms in camden | $20,000 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College Fdn | Provide scholarsh for low-income stu | $15,000 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College Fdn | Provide scholarsh for low-income stu | $10,000 |
| Literacy Council of Reading-Berks | Provide educ svcs for low-income stu | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Langan
- Judith Nadell
Questions people ask
Does The Townsend Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Townsend Foundation Inc give?
$6.4 million in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Townsend Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Langan (Trustee) and Judith Nadell (Trustee).
What does The Townsend Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.