Oceanfirst Foundation

How to apply, from its 2025 IRS return

How to ask

OceanFirst Foundation concentrates its grant making on four core priority areas: health and wellness, housing, improving quality of life and youth development and education. In addition, grants are made to support emerging community needs and special initiatives consistent with the priorities of the Foundation. All organizations that are interested in applying for a grant should carefully read the information available on the website (www.oceanfirstfdn.org) about the Foundation's programs and…

Deadlines

Deadlines vary for each funding program.

Limits on who can apply

Applicants must provide services within the OceanFirst footprint and have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS. Applicants should be registered in New Jersey as a charity and perform a certified annual audit, if required. The Foundation confirms tax-exempt status/NJ charity registration. Funding is not provided for: - Individuals - Research - Organizations not exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) - Religious congregations - Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns -…

Grants paid in 2025

$1.6 million, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.