Jolyn Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 22-2758230

Foundation Overview

Based in Watchung, NJ, Jolyn Foundation Inc has awarded 229 grants totaling $2,007,364 to organizations in New Jersey, New York and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $400 to $30,000, with a median award of $6,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,007,364
Total Assets
$4,573,560
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
54
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-23% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 11%

6 of 54 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
New Jersey

40% of grants are awarded in New Jersey, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in Morristown (22%), Bridgewater (14%), Princeton (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+53%

Strong 53% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects 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 Jolyn Foundation Inc'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
American Red Cross $13,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Birthright Israel Fund $18,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2023
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Dakin Humane Society $750 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2023
Earthjustice $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Homes For Our Troops $20,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2023
Interfaith Food Pantry (New River Comm Action) $1,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2023
Jdc $3,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Jdrf $15,000 Woodbridge, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Jewish National Fund (Jnf) $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $15,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Neads $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2023
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2023
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Planned Parenthood Ncsnj $3,500 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountain $1,500 Denver, CO, US General Charity 2023
Planned Parenthood Virginia $1,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Charity 2023
Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Some Others Might Eat (Some) $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Charity 2023
Stand With Us $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Charity 2023
Team Leo Animal Rescue $1,000 Avon, CO, US General Charity 2023
The Anti-defamation League (Adl) $5,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (Compassion Care) $2,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2023
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (Student Support) $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2023
Visions & Pathways $20,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2023
American Red Cross $13,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Birthright Israel Fund $18,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2023
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Dakin Humane Society $750 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2023
Earthjustice $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Homes For Our Troops $20,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2023
Interfaith Food Pantry (New River Comm Action) $1,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2023
Jdc $3,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Jdrf $15,000 Woodbridge, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Jewish National Fund (Jnf) $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $15,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Neads $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2023
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2023
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Planned Parenthood Ncsnj $3,500 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountain $1,500 Denver, CO, US General Charity 2023
Planned Parenthood Virginia $1,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Charity 2023
Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, NJ, US General Charity 2023
Some Others Might Eat (Some) $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Charity 2023
Stand With Us $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Charity 2023
Team Leo Animal Rescue $1,000 Avon, CO, US General Charity 2023
The Anti-defamation League (Adl) $5,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2023
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (Compassion Care) $2,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2023
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (Student Support) $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2023
Visions & Pathways $20,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2023
American Red Cross $9,879 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Birthright Israel Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2022
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Dakin Humane Society $750 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2022
Earthjustice $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Homes For Our Troops $20,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2022
Interfaith Food Pantry (new River Comm Action) $1,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Jdc $3,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Jdrf $18,000 Woodbridge, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Jewish National Fund (jnf) $8,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Legal Defense Fund Of Naacp $5,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $15,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Neads $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2022
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Ncsnj $3,500 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountain $3,500 Denver, CO, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Virginia $3,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Charity 2022
Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Team Leo Animal Rescue $2,500 Avon, CO, US General Charity 2022
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (compassion Care) $2,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (student Support) $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Visions & Pathways - Bridgehouse $15,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Visions & Pathways $15,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2022
American Red Cross $9,879 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Birthright Israel Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2022
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Dakin Humane Society $750 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2022
Earthjustice $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Homes For Our Troops $20,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2022
Interfaith Food Pantry (New River Comm Action) $1,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Jdc $3,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Jdrf $18,000 Woodbridge, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Jewish National Fund (Jnf) $8,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Legal Defense Fund Of Naacp $5,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $15,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Neads $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2022
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Ncsnj $3,500 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountain $3,500 Denver, CO, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Virginia $3,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Charity 2022
Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Team Leo Animal Rescue $2,500 Avon, CO, US General Charity 2022
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (Compassion Care) $2,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (Student Support) $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Visions & Pathways - Bridgehouse $15,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Visions & Pathways $15,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2022
American Red Cross $9,879 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Birthright Israel Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2022
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Dakin Humane Society $750 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2022
Earthjustice $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Homes For Our Troops $20,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2022
Interfaith Food Pantry (New River Comm Action) $1,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Jdc $3,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Jdrf $18,000 Woodbridge, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Jewish National Fund (Jnf) $8,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Legal Defense Fund Of Naacp $5,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $15,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Neads $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2022
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Ncsnj $3,500 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountain $3,500 Denver, CO, US General Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Virginia $3,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Charity 2022
Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Team Leo Animal Rescue $2,500 Avon, CO, US General Charity 2022
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (Compassion Care) $2,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (Student Support) $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2022
Visions & Pathways - Bridgehouse $15,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2022
Visions & Pathways $15,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2022
American Red Cross $8,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2021
Birthright Israel Fund $7,200 New York, NY, US General Charity 2021
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2021
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2021
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2021
Dakin Humane Society $750 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2021
Earthjustice $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2021
Homes For Our Troops $15,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2021
Interfaith Food Pantry (new River Comm Action) $875 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2021
Jdrf $13,500 Woodbridge, NJ, US General Charity 2021
Jewish National Fund (jnf) $7,690 New York, NY, US General Charity 2021
Legal Defense Fund Of Naacp $1,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2021
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $15,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2021
Neads $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2021
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2021
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2021
Planned Parenthood Ncsnj $1,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2021
Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, NJ, US General Charity 2021
Team Leo Animal Rescue $2,500 Avon, CO, US General Charity 2021
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (compassion Care) $2,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2021
Va- Md College Of Vet Medicine (student Support) $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2021
Visions & Pathways $15,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2021
American Red Cross $10,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2020
Birthright Israel Fund $7,200 New York, NY, US General Charity 2020
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2020
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2020
Dakin Humane Society $500 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2020
Earthjustice $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2020
Homes For Our Troops $15,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2020
Jewish National Fund (jnf) $7,690 New York, NY, US General Charity 2020
Juvenile Diabetes $13,500 Woodbridge, NJ, US General Charity 2020
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $15,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2020
Neads $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2020
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2020
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2020
Planned Parenthood Ncsnj $1,000 Morristown, NJ, US Genral Charity 2020
Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Charity 2020
Visions & Pathways $15,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2020
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2020
Va-md College Vet Medicine $5,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2020
Naacp Legal Defense & Educational Fund $875 New York, NY, US General Charity 2020
New River Community Action $875 Radford, VA, US General Charity 2020
Team Leo Animal Rescue $750 Avon, CO, US General Charity 2020
American Red Cross $7,500 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2018
Birthright Israel Fund $6,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2018
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2018
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2018
Dakin Humane Society $500 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2018
Earthjustice $5,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2018
Homes For Our Troops $16,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2018
Jewish National Fund (jnf) $7,500 New York, NY, US General Charity 2018
Juvenile Diabetes $13,500 Highland Park, NJ, US General Charity 2018
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $13,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2018
Neads $10,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2018
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2018
Planned Parenthood Gnnj $1,000 Morristown, NJ, US Genral Charity 2018
Roots & Wings Foundation $10,000 Denville, NJ, US General Charity 2018
Va Tech Foundation $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2018
Visions & Pathways $10,000 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2018
Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh $3,072 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Charity 2018
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $7,500 New York, NY, US General Charity 2018
American Red Cross $5,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2017
Birthright Israel Fund $6,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2017
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2017
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2017
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2017
Dakin Humane Society $400 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2017
Earthjustice $2,500 New York, NY, US General Charity 2017
Homes For Our Troops $16,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2017
Jewish National Fund (jnf) $7,500 New York, NY, US General Charity 2017
Juvenile Diabetes $12,500 Highland Park, NJ, US General Charity 2017
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $13,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2017
Neads $6,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2017
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2017
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $5,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2017
Planned Parenthood Gnnj $600 Morristown, NJ, US Genral Charity 2017
Roots & Wings Foundation $10,000 Denville, NJ, US General Charity 2017
Va Tech Foundation $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2017
Visions & Pathways $7,500 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2017
American Red Cross $5,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Charity 2016
Birthright Israel Fund $6,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2016
Clarkson University $5,000 Potsdam, NY, US General Charity 2016
Community Food Bank $30,000 Hillside, NJ, US General Charity 2016
Community Hope Veterans Program $20,000 Parsippany, NJ, US General Charity 2016
Dakin Humane Society $400 Springfield, MA, US General Charity 2016
Earthjustice $2,500 New York, NY, US General Charity 2016
Homes For Our Troops $18,000 Tauton, MA, US General Charity 2016
Jewish National Fund (jnf) $7,500 New York, NY, US General Charity 2016
Juvenile Diabetes $12,000 Highland Park, NJ, US General Charity 2016
Nature Conservancy Of Nj $13,000 Chester, NJ, US General Charity 2016
Neads $6,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Charity 2016
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $5,000 New York, NY, US General Charity 2016
Planned Parenthood Gnnj $600 Morristown, NJ, US Genral Charity 2016
Roots & Wings Foundation $10,000 Denville, NJ, US General Charity 2016
Va Tech Foundation $3,000 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2016
New River Land Trust $2,500 Blacksburg, VA, US General Charity 2016
Visions & Pathways $7,500 Bridgewater, NJ, US General Charity 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Jolyn Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 22-2758230
Website N/A
Address 70 SHERWOOD DR Watchung, NJ 07069-6136

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Jolyn Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Lynda Goldschein
Director Sharon Parker
Director Gail Bell
Director Terri Goldschein

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.