The William Gross Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-5749690
Foundation Overview
Based in Jersey City, NJ, The William Gross Charitable Foundation has awarded 144 grants totaling $1,659,450 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and 5 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $600 to $100,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 20 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
78% of all grants are concentrated in New Jersey, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in Edison (14%), Summit (13%), Jersey City (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 5% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The William Gross Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Outreach Group Inc | $5,000 | Middletown, NJ, US | Donation For General Use | 2023 |
| John Cabot University | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Donation For 50th Anniversary New York Gala | 2023 |
| Expect Miracles Foundation | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Donation To Be Used To Help Young Adults Who Have Survived Cancer | 2023 |
| Love Thy Neighbor | $5,000 | Long Branch, NJ, US | Donation For General Use | 2023 |
| North Jersey Navigators Inc | $3,000 | Bayonne, NJ, US | Donation For General Use | 2023 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation | $7,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To Support The Foundation's Golf Outing | 2023 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation | $25,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To Support The Foundation's Network Celebration | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of New Jersey | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Donation To The Daniel J. Mckinney Scholarship | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Freehold, NJ, US | Donation To The Monmouth County Chapter For General Use | 2023 |
| Joan Dancy And Pals Foundation | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Donation For General Use | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Donation In Support Of Fred's Team - Tcs New York City Marathon | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Donation To Support The Research Of Dr. Elizabeth Jewell | 2023 |
| Church Of The Nativity | $5,000 | Fair Haven, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used By The Basic Needs Committee | 2023 |
| Lunch Break | $8,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Donation For General Use | 2023 |
| Starr Ovarian Cancer | $1,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | Donation To Support Ovarian Cancer Research | 2023 |
| The Scholarship Fund For Inner-city Children | $1,000 | Newark, NJ, US | Donation To Support The 2023 Reception | 2023 |
| The Scholarship Fund For Inner-city Children | $600 | Newark, NJ, US | Donation For Golf Outing Hole Sponsor | 2023 |
| The Craig School | $20,000 | Mountain Lakes, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used To Build Universal Classrooms To Enhance Stem Programminggeneral Use | 2023 |
| Fair Haven Public Schools | $15,000 | Fair Haven, NJ, US | Donation Of $7,500 For The Sickles School Programs And $7,500 To Support The Stokes Program | 2023 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation | $30,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To The Greatest Need Fund | 2023 |
| Donors Choose | $2,400 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation To Help Teachers Raise Money For School Projects | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $2,600 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation To Help Teachers Raise Money For School Projects | 2022 |
| Christ Child Society Of Summit | $5,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Donation For General Use | 2022 |
| Fair Haven Board Of Education - Sickles School | $10,000 | Fairheaven, NJ, US | Donation To Support The Social/emotional Needs Of The Students | 2022 |
| North Jersey Navigators Inc | $3,000 | Bayonne, NJ, US | Donation To Help Raise Money For The Sports Club | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $20,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation To Support The Ncaa March Madness Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Center For Discovery & Innovation (cdi) | $20,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To Support The May Celebration | 2022 |
| Lunch Break | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used For The Capital Campaign Fundgeneral Use | 2022 |
| Church Of Nativity | $5,000 | Fairheaven, NJ, US | Donation For General Purpose Use | 2022 |
| Love Thy Neighbor | $5,000 | Long Branch, NJ, US | Donation For General Purpose Use | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Freehold, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used By The Monmouth County For General Use | 2022 |
| Rfh Touchdown Club | $3,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Club | 2022 |
| Villanova Univeristy | $1,400 | Villanova, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| The Frances Foundation | $5,000 | Holmdel, NJ, US | Donation To Help Kids Fight Cancer | 2022 |
| Kdm Foundation | $5,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Daisy Association | $3,000 | East Brunswick, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used For The Meaghan Rose Dahl Scholarship | 2022 |
| Summit Area Ymca | $5,000 | Summit, NJ, US | For The Laugh Out Loud Charity Auction | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Donation Is To Support Dr. Elizabeth Jewell's Research | 2022 |
| Nextstep Fitness Inc | $5,000 | Lawndale, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Expect Miracles Foundation | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Donation To Be Use For Helping Yound Adults Who Have Survived Cancer | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $100,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.j. Recreational Life Center (rlc) | 2022 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health | $5,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To The Circle Of Compassion Financial Assistance Program | 2022 |
| Hackensack Umc Foundation | $8,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Annual Golf Outing | 2022 |
| Hackensack Umc Foundation | $2,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Tee/hole Signage | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $35,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used Towards The Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $20,000 | Easton, PA, US | Contribution Towards The Jordan L. '03 And Maria Fekete '02 Brugg Scholars Fund | 2022 |
| Joan Dancy And Pals Foundation | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Kent Place School | $25,000 | Summit, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $2,400 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation To Help Teachers Raise Money For School Projects | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $2,600 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation To Help Teachers Raise Money For School Projects | 2022 |
| Christ Child Society Of Summit | $5,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Donation For General Use | 2022 |
| Fair Haven Board Of Education - Sickles School | $10,000 | Fairheaven, NJ, US | Donation To Support The Social/emotional Needs Of The Students | 2022 |
| North Jersey Navigators Inc | $3,000 | Bayonne, NJ, US | Donation To Help Raise Money For The Sports Club | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $20,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation To Support The Ncaa March Madness Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Center For Discovery & Innovation (Cdi) | $20,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To Support The May Celebration | 2022 |
| Lunch Break | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used For The Capital Campaign Fundgeneral Use | 2022 |
| Church Of Nativity | $5,000 | Fairheaven, NJ, US | Donation For General Purpose Use | 2022 |
| Love Thy Neighbor | $5,000 | Long Branch, NJ, US | Donation For General Purpose Use | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Freehold, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used By The Monmouth County For General Use | 2022 |
| Rfh Touchdown Club | $3,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Club | 2022 |
| Villanova Univeristy | $1,400 | Villanova, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| The Frances Foundation | $5,000 | Holmdel, NJ, US | Donation To Help Kids Fight Cancer | 2022 |
| Kdm Foundation | $5,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Daisy Association | $3,000 | East Brunswick, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used For The Meaghan Rose Dahl Scholarship | 2022 |
| Summit Area Ymca | $5,000 | Summit, NJ, US | For The Laugh Out Loud Charity Auction | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Donation Is To Support Dr. Elizabeth Jewell's Research | 2022 |
| Nextstep Fitness Inc | $5,000 | Lawndale, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Expect Miracles Foundation | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Donation To Be Use For Helping Yound Adults Who Have Survived Cancer | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $100,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.j. Recreational Life Center (Rlc) | 2022 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health | $5,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To The Circle Of Compassion Financial Assistance Program | 2022 |
| Hackensack Umc Foundation | $8,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Annual Golf Outing | 2022 |
| Hackensack Umc Foundation | $2,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Tee/hole Signage | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $35,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used Towards The Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $20,000 | Easton, PA, US | Contribution Towards The Jordan L. '03 And Maria Fekete '02 Brugg Scholars Fund | 2022 |
| Joan Dancy And Pals Foundation | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Kent Place School | $25,000 | Summit, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $2,400 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation To Help Teachers Raise Money For School Projects | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $2,600 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation To Help Teachers Raise Money For School Projects | 2022 |
| Christ Child Society Of Summit | $5,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Donation For General Use | 2022 |
| Fair Haven Board Of Education - Sickles School | $10,000 | Fairheaven, NJ, US | Donation To Support The Social/emotional Needs Of The Students | 2022 |
| North Jersey Navigators Inc | $3,000 | Bayonne, NJ, US | Donation To Help Raise Money For The Sports Club | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $20,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation To Support The Ncaa March Madness Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Center For Discovery & Innovation (Cdi) | $20,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To Support The May Celebration | 2022 |
| Lunch Break | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used For The Capital Campaign Fundgeneral Use | 2022 |
| Church Of Nativity | $5,000 | Fairheaven, NJ, US | Donation For General Purpose Use | 2022 |
| Love Thy Neighbor | $5,000 | Long Branch, NJ, US | Donation For General Purpose Use | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Freehold, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used By The Monmouth County For General Use | 2022 |
| Rfh Touchdown Club | $3,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Club | 2022 |
| Villanova Univeristy | $1,400 | Villanova, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| The Frances Foundation | $5,000 | Holmdel, NJ, US | Donation To Help Kids Fight Cancer | 2022 |
| Kdm Foundation | $5,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Daisy Association | $3,000 | East Brunswick, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used For The Meaghan Rose Dahl Scholarship | 2022 |
| Summit Area Ymca | $5,000 | Summit, NJ, US | For The Laugh Out Loud Charity Auction | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Donation Is To Support Dr. Elizabeth Jewell's Research | 2022 |
| Nextstep Fitness Inc | $5,000 | Lawndale, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Expect Miracles Foundation | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Donation To Be Use For Helping Yound Adults Who Have Survived Cancer | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $100,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.j. Recreational Life Center (Rlc) | 2022 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health | $5,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation To The Circle Of Compassion Financial Assistance Program | 2022 |
| Hackensack Umc Foundation | $8,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Annual Golf Outing | 2022 |
| Hackensack Umc Foundation | $2,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Tee/hole Signage | 2022 |
| Saint Peter's University | $35,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation To Be Used Towards The Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $20,000 | Easton, PA, US | Contribution Towards The Jordan L. '03 And Maria Fekete '02 Brugg Scholars Fund | 2022 |
| Joan Dancy And Pals Foundation | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Kent Place School | $25,000 | Summit, NJ, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Church Of The Nativity | $3,000 | Fairhaven, NJ, US | Donation For The Basic Needs Committee. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Monmouth County | $5,000 | Freehold, NJ, US | General Use For Monmouth County Chapter | 2021 |
| Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic | $2,000 | Lodi, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Annual Golf Outing | 2021 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation | $3,000 | Lodi, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Annual Golf Outing | 2021 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation | $8,000 | Lodi, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Annual Golf Outinggeneral Use | 2021 |
| Joan Dancy And Pals Foundation | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Kent Place School | $25,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Donation To Kent Place Fund | 2021 |
| Lafayette College | $20,000 | Easton, PA, US | Contribution Towards The Jordan L. '03 And Maria Fekete '02 Brugg Scholars Fund | 2021 |
| Saint Peter's University | $25,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Hearts & Minds And General Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| The Frances Foundation | $800 | Holmdel, NJ, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Summit Area Ymca | $15,000 | Summit, NJ, US | For The Laugh Out Loud Charity Auction | 2021 |
| Move For Hunger Inc | $10,000 | Neptune, NJ, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Tcnj Foundation | $10,000 | Ewing, NJ, US | Wrestling Program | 2021 |
| Expect Miracles Foundation | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | For Helping Young Adults Who Have Survived Cancer | 2021 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Donation In Support Of Fred's Team / New York City Marathon | 2021 |
| The Community Foundation Of Nj | $1,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of Daniel J. Mckinney Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Tackle Kids Cancer | $100,000 | Edison, NJ, US | Donation For Tackle Kids Cancer At Hackensack University Medical Center | 2021 |
| Rumson Fairhaven Youth Football Inc | $2,500 | Rumson, NJ, US | For The Financial Assistance/scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Community Outreach Group | $2,000 | Middletown, NJ, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Love Thy Neighbor | $3,000 | Long Branch, NJ, US | General Use | 2021 |
| The Craig School | $10,000 | Mountain Lakes, NJ, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Church Of The Nativity | $3,000 | Fairhaven, NJ, US | Donation For The Basic Needs Committee. | 2020 |
| Fairhaven Board Of Education | $7,500 | Fairhaven, NJ, US | Restricted Donation For Viola L. Sickles School To Purchase Additional Technology Including Chrome Books And Virtual Apps For Students | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Monmouth County | $8,000 | Freehold, NJ, US | For The New Construction Program For Affordable Homes In Monmouth County | 2020 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation | $25,000 | Lodi, NJ, US | Donation For The Circle Of Compassion Financial Assistance Program | 2020 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation | $6,000 | Lodi, NJ, US | Donation In Support Of The Annual Golf Outingdonation In Support Of The 22th Annual Golf Outinggeneral Use | 2020 |
| Interfaith Neighbors Inc | $3,000 | Asbury Park, NJ, US | For The Covid-19 Emergency Financial Assistance Fund To Aid Individuals And Families Impacted By The Health Crisis | 2020 |
| Joan Dancy And Pals Foundation | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | General Use | 2020 |
| John Cabot University | $2,500 | Rome, N/A, IT | For An Inside Cover Ad In The Journal Honoring Nicholas Perricone, Linda Hoffman, And Alfio Bonnano | 2020 |
| Kent Place School | $35,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Donation To Cover Cost Of Hackensack Meridian Health Tier 2 Assist Program | 2020 |
| Lunch Break Inc | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Meridian Health Foundation | $5,000 | Wall Township, NJ, US | General Use | 2020 |
| The Frances Foundation For Kids Fighting Cancer Inc | $15,000 | Holmdel, NJ, US | Donation For Tommy's Kid Of The Month Program | 2020 |
| Villanova University Office Of Gift & Pledge Processing | $5,000 | Villanova, PA, US | Donation For The Barbara Kuhn Pistilli '78 Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund At The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College Of Nursing | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Summit | $10,000 | Summit, NJ, US | For Essential Community Programs | 2020 |
| Lafayette College | $25,000 | Easton, PA, US | Contribution Towards The Jordan L. '03 And Maria Fekete '02 Brugg Scholars Fund | 2020 |
| Christ Child Society | $5,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Contribution Towards The Purchase Of Layette Items | 2020 |
| Rumson St Patrick's Day Parade | $1,500 | Rumson, NJ, US | To Be Used To Raise Money For Local Charities | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Monmouth County | $850 | Freehold, NJ, US | General Use For Monmouth County Chapter | 2020 |
| Saint Peter's University | $20,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | General Use | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-5749690 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 30 MONTGOMERY ST STE 685 Jersey City, NJ 07302-3834 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The William Gross Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee, Vice Pres. & Secr | Maureen V O'brien |
|---|---|
| Trustee, Vice Pres.& Asst. | Colleen P O'brien |
| Trustee,president. & Trea | Frank L Fekete Cpa |
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