
GRUNIN FOUNDATION
GRUNIN FOUNDATION
Toms River, NJ, US
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a.k.a Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation
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501(c)3
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EIN
45-3988913
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Family Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led

GRUNIN FOUNDATION
Toms River, NJ, US
•
a.k.a Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
45-3988913
•
•
•
Family Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
AI Summary
The Grunin Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $12.1 million in grants paid to 233 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The Grunin Foundation provides holistic support through funding, capacity building, and coalition building to organizations who have a shared vision of an equitable, just, and vibrant Central Jersey Shore.
Cause Areas
6
Arts and culture
Education
Health
Human rights
Human services
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$9.5M
15%

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
$7.1M
11%
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
$5.6M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
172
Median 1st year grant
$4.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRUNIN FOUNDATION?
No. GRUNIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRUNIN FOUNDATION give?
GRUNIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, Florida, 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 GRUNIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRUNIN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,800. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRUNIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GRUNIN FOUNDATION awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $12.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRUNIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GRUNIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, and COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRUNIN FOUNDATION?
GRUNIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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