John A and Margaret Post Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John A and Margaret Post Foundation is a private foundation in Mt Bethel, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$65.1 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $2.3 million | 109 | $52.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 106 | $65.1 million |
How to apply
John A and Margaret Post 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 John A and Margaret Post Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 52 | $1.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 51 | $967,300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Street Theater Co Inc | Build our future: the campaign for mpac | $200,000 |
| Centenary University | Student emergency fund | $165,000 |
| Greater Easton Development Partnership | Easton highline trail | $125,000 |
| Greater Valley Young Mens Christian Association | Nazareth renovation projection and slate belt branch capital expansion | $125,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Ent specialty suite | $125,000 |
| Father Johns Animal House | 2024 new jersey donation | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Restoration of paulins kill watershed project | $100,000 |
| Newton Medical Center Foundation | Your care, our future campaign | $75,000 |
| Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County Inc | Building stronger futures campaign | $75,000 |
| St Vincent Academy | Bold vision project | $60,000 |
| Camp Nejeda Foundation Inc | Capital expansion to meet a growing need for camp nejeda's programs | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Hackettstown Medical Center | Hackettstown medical center behavioral health programs | $50,000 |
| Zoological Society of New Jersey Inc | Barry h. Ostrowsky animal wellness center | $50,000 |
| National Museum of Industrial History | Air handling unit for second floor renovations | $41,600 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Zeiss robotic microscope for advanced neurosurgery | $40,000 |
| Allentown Art Museum | Allentown art museum--kress gallery lighting | $35,000 |
| Lackawanna College | New sonography machine | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating support | $32,810 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Foundation | Dental lab expansion | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | American red cross disaster services | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Senior Living | Replace heating and cooling units in ltc resident rooms | $25,000 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Paper mill playhouse building upgrade | $25,000 |
| Sussex County Community College | Analytical equipment for sussex county community college natural science program | $25,000 |
| Trinitas Foundation | Elevating breast surgery quality and access | $25,000 |
| The Arc of Warren County | Power generators for group homes | $22,500 |
| Bonnie Brae | Hvac - main gym | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of the Poconos Inc | Project handicapped access | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Home build program in warren county | $20,000 |
| HCSC Blood Center | Mkbc plasma blast freezer | $20,000 |
| Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program Inc | Sbccc/apartments building community improvement | $20,000 |
| NYC Plover Project | Shorebirds environmental education initiative | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Inn Inc | Family shelter program | $20,000 |
| The Weekend Bag Program Inc | The weekend bag program (for food bags) | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Center for Prevention and Aid Counseling Inc | Computer and network upgrade | $19,300 |
| Free Clinic Sussex County A NJ Nonprofit Corporation | Foundation grant for building occupancy | $16,200 |
| Community Hope Inc | Hope for veterans refurbishment project | $15,000 |
| Family Promise of Sussex County Inc | 2024 new jersey donation | $15,000 |
| Freeworld | Trucking jobs for returning citizens in new jersey | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Allentown Pennsylvania | Early childhood education classroom renovations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Post
- Margaret Post
- Heather Villone
- John Post
- Rich Villone
Questions people ask
Does John A and Margaret Post Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John A and Margaret Post Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John A and Margaret Post Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Post (President), Margaret Post (Vice President), Heather Villone (Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer) and John Post (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John A and Margaret Post Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.