Funding search · mental health · New Jersey
Who funds mental health work in New Jersey
15 funders have a record of paying for mental health work by New Jersey recipients: 177 grants totaling $15.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey ($3.0M), Community Foundation of New Jersey ($988,655) and Health Coalition of Passaic County ($523,935).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to New Jersey recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $50,000 to CAUCUS EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION — mental health and behavioral health: access, equity, and reducing the stigma
Health Coalition of Passaic CountyPaterson, NJCharity · may take applications
13 matching grants · $523,935 · through 2024Largest: $87,156 to EVA'S VILLAGE — community based programs and person-centered care initiatives across various populations including but not limited to seniors, maternal health, chronic conditions, and mental healt…
Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJCharity · may take applications
14 matching grants · $988,655 · through 2024Largest: $375,250 to MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW JERSEY INC — unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose
Largest: $18,726 to WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE — charitable giving/general support - operation upgrade: therapeutic furnishings for effective mental health treatment
Largest: $5,000 to RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE — behavioral health initiative planning participation grant
Foundation for Jewish CampNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
12 matching grants · $197,650 · through 2024Largest: $40,500 to JCC CAMPS AT MEDFORD — security, scholarships, mental health
Largest: $3,000 to Preferred Behavioral Health Group — behavioral health services
Largest: $9,000 to MENTAL HLT ASSN IN NJ — 78424 integrating the mental health first aid program into 25 n.j. schools to create a healing-centered education system in the state
Largest: $15,000 to JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE & CHILDREN'S CENTER OF CLIFTON-PASSAIC (JFS) — jfs children's mental health program
Largest: $75,000 to SERV BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC — to help disabled people
Partners for HealthMontclair, NJCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $159,850 · through 2023Largest: $30,000 to MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF ESSEX & MORRIS — mental health
Largest: $25,000 to DEIRDRE O BRIEN CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER INC — mental health support for residents
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