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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2024, the Council paid a total of $413.3K in grants to 154 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE EXPLORE, CULTIVATE, AND CHAMPION THE PUBLIC HUMANITIES IN NEW JERSEY.
Total Funding Given
$413.3K
2024
Grantees funded
154
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$14.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Carin Berkowitz PHD
Board Member
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Tony Iacono PHD
Board Member
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Rayman Solomon PHD Jd
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I?
No. NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I give?
NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I make each year?
In 2024, NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $413 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I fund recently?
In 2024, NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include PEOPLE AND STORIES GENTE Y CUENTOS, RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ, and The Whitesbog Preservation Trust Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I?
NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES I does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.