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Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesNew Jersey, United States2-10 Employees
The Fund for New Jersey is a philanthropic funder focused on informing and shaping public policy in New Jersey and the surrounding region. It supports grantmaking that aims to deliver systemic and enduring solutions to public problems through policy analysis, advocacy, and organizing. The fund awards grants only to organizations with 501(c)(3) status and does not fund individuals or capital projects, and it rarely supports local activities unless they clearly aim to influence policy. Based in East Orange, New Jersey, The Fund for New Jersey operates as a small philanthropic grantmaker focused on public policy. Its grants go to organizations with 501(c)(3) status and aim to advance systemic reforms rather than direct services or capital projects. In May 2026, Alana Vega was promoted from Program Officer to Senior Program Officer.