Council of New Jersey Grantmakers

2020
Coronavirus Response
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, CNJG members have asked what can philanthropy do, either to prepare or to respond. CNJG has gathered a number of articles, resources, and events that philanthropy should know about.

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2020
Foundation Salary Survey Now Active!
CNJG, in partnership with the Council on Foundations, is asking members for their salary information. CNJG will use this data, combined with the separate foundation benefits survey to publish our 2020 New Jersey Foundation Benefits & Salary Summary Report.

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Let’s Get NJ Counted!
Census 2020
The census is a cornerstone of our democracy. It also drives billions of dollars in Federal funding to so many of the causes that funders care about. Learn about strategies and resources to support a full and thorough count.

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2019
President's Report
This report is our annual look back at CNJG's robust programming and services in benefit to our members and by extension, the communities that our members serve.

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Recent News

Statement from CNJG and the Center for Non-Profits

As the leaders of the major philanthropic and non-profit membership organizations in New Jersey, representing both the wide range of non-profit groups and the multi-faceted funders of those groups, we feel compelled to speak out against the hateful responses we and our members have witnessed in reaction to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Kessler Foundation Awards $1M in Emergency Grants

Kessler Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in COVID-19 emergency grant funding for nonprofits faced with the challenges of serving people with disabilities in New Jersey.

Russell Berrie Foundation Donates $1.82M to Nonprofits Fighting Coronavirus

Since the start of April, the Russell Berrie Foundation, which is based in Teaneck, has provided $1.82 million to 14 organizations to help them help others in need.

Community Chest Coronavirus Emergency Fund Awards Grants

The Community Chest announces the awarding of over $50,000 in grants from its Coronavirus Emergency Fund to 13 agencies.