The Finney Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6065879
Foundation Overview
Based in Nantucket, MA, The Finney Foundation has awarded 204 grants totaling $123,144 to organizations in New York, New Jersey and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $10,452, with a median award of $345.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 22 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 32% in New Jersey and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in Montclair (79%), Bridgewater (8%), Union (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 19% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Finney Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agorbia-debia Women And Childrens | $100 | Athens, GA, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | $750 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Care | $400 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $1,210 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $1,620 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Disabled American Vets | $100 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Finca | $900 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $700 | Americus, GA, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Harvard College Fund | $800 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Help Heal Vetrans | $600 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $189 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Montclair Ambulance Unit | $200 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $210 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $400 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Philips Academy | $800 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Thirteen | $900 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $800 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $400 | Union, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Unicef Usa | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| United Way Of Northern Jersey | $500 | Bridgewater, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $100 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Sustaining | 2023 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | $750 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $2,964 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Finca | $600 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| First Congregational Church | $500 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Americus, GA, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Harvard College Fund | $600 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Help Heal Vetrans | $360 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $210 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Montclair Ambulance Unit | $250 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $140 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $340 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Oxfam America | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $200 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Philips Academy | $500 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Thirteen | $600 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $1,100 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $200 | Union, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $1,150 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Union Congregational Church | $200 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| United Ukrainian Relief Fund | $400 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Sustaining | 2022 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | $850 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Care | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $2,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $1,290 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Disabled American Vets | $40 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Finca | $400 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| First Congregational Church | $1,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $400 | Americus, GA, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Harvard College Fund | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Help Heal Vetrans | $300 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Montclair Alumni Association | $100 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $340 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Montclair Public Library Foundation | $50 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Natl Assoc Of Contregational Christ | $25 | Oak Hill, WI, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Vets Of America | $300 | Topeka, KS, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Presbyterian Church Usa | $100 | Tuscan, AZ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $475 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $700 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| The Montclair Foundation | $50 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Thirteen | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $1,300 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $147 | Union, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Unicef Usa | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Union Congregational Church | $100 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| United Ukrainian Relief Fund | $700 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| United Way Of Northern Jersey | $200 | Bridgewater, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $25 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | $850 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Care | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $2,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $1,290 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Disabled American Vets | $40 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Finca | $400 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| First Congregational Church | $1,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $400 | Americus, GA, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Harvard College Fund | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Help Heal Vetrans | $300 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Montclair Alumni Association | $100 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $340 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Montclair Public Library Foundation | $50 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Natl Assoc Of Contregational Christ | $25 | Oak Hill, WI, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Vets Of America | $300 | Topeka, KS, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Presbyterian Church Usa | $100 | Tuscan, AZ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $475 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $700 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| The Montclair Foundation | $50 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Thirteen | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $1,300 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $147 | Union, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Unicef Usa | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Union Congregational Church | $100 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| United Ukrainian Relief Fund | $700 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| United Way Of Northern Jersey | $200 | Bridgewater, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $25 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Sustaining | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $200 | Trenton, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Artist Association | $250 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | $750 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $2,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $750 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| First Congregational Church | $1,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Americus, GA, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Harvard Magazine | $100 | Cambridge, MA, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Harvard College Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Help Heal Vetrans | $340 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $210 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $200 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| National Ms Society - Greater Ne Ch | $200 | Waltham, MA, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Paralyzed Vets Of America | $400 | Topeka, KS, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Presbyterian Church Usa | $700 | Tuscan, AZ, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $600 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| The Waterman Fund | $100 | East Cornity, VT, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Thirteen | $400 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $2,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Trustees Of Philips Academy | $600 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Unicef Usa | $300 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| United Way Of Northern Jersey | $500 | Bridgewater, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2020 |
| Artists Association | $175 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | $480 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Boys Town | $50 | Boys Town, NE, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Care | $400 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $3,995 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Community Food Bank | $100 | Hillside, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Cope Center | $372 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| First Congregational Church | $2,700 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Fresh Air Fund | $200 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Habitiat For Humanity | $500 | Americus, GA, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Help Heal Vetrans | $300 | Winchester, CA, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Human Rights Watch | $70 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Juvinile Diabetes Research Foundati | $100 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $210 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $380 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Montclair Cobra Football | $350 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Nantucket Historical Assn | $700 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Paralyzed Vetrans Of America | $500 | Topeka, KS, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Paterson Public Schools | $500 | Paterson, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Presbyterian Church Usa | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation | $500 | Siasconest, MA, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Smile Train | $250 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| The Waterman Fund | $50 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Thirteen | $225 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Toni's Kitchen | $500 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Unicef Usa | $400 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| United Way Of Northern Nj | $350 | Bridgewater, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $25 | Washington, DC, US | Sustaining | 2019 |
| Aids Walk Ny | $450 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Artists Association | $125 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | $480 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Care | $125 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $10,452 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Cope Center | $1,479 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $263 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| First Congregational Church | $3,280 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Habitiat For Humanity | $200 | Americus, GA, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Harvard College Fund | $500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Help Heal Vetrans | $160 | Winchester, CA, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $200 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $200 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Montclair Cobra Football | $1,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | $1,500 | Salem, MA, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Presbytery Of Newark | $200 | Bloomfield, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Project Graduation | $200 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| The Homestead | $500 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Thirteen | $225 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining | 2018 |
| Aids Walk Ny | $300 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $310 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Cope Center | $490 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | $100 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Juvenile Diabetes | $100 | Manchester, NH, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $210 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $140 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | $750 | Salem, MA, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Presbyterian Church Usa | $500 | Pittsburch, PA, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Thirteen | $150 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2017 |
| Artist Association | $75 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Aids Walk Ny | $200 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | $180 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Care | $100 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Central Presbyterian Chur | $2,165 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $150 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Cope Center | $305 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| First Congregational | $1,200 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Help Hospitalized Veteran | $56 | Topeka, KS, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Home Corp | $50 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabetes | $100 | Manchester, NH, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $210 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Montclair Ambulance Unit | $100 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $140 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Montclair Cobra Football | $8,890 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Nantucket Historical Assn | $300 | Nantucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| National Ms Society - Greater Ne Ch | $50 | Waltham, MA, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Orbis | $25 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Partners For Health | $450 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | $700 | Salem, MA, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Project Graduation | $50 | Upper Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| The Homestead | $100 | Nanatucket, MA, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Thirteen | $150 | New York, NY, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| Trustees Of Philips Academy | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
| United Way Of Nj | $100 | Montclair, NJ, US | Sustaining | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6065879 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 9 ERWIN PARK Montclair, NJ 07042-3021 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Finney Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | John R Finney |
|---|---|
| Vice Pres | Paul Finney |
| Secy/treas | Linda Finney Williams |
Forms 990-PF
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