Quick Summary
Name: United Way of Northern New Jersey Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,063,913 (2024) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Approximately $204,261 (based on 15 awards in 2024) |
| Application Method | No public application process |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.unitedwaynnj.org/ Phone: (973) 993-1160 Address: 222 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Geographic Focus
United Way of Northern New Jersey serves communities across five counties in northern New Jersey:
- Morris County
- Somerset County
- Sussex County
- Warren County
- Portions of suburban Essex County (including the Caldwells, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Millburn-Short Hills, Montclair, Roseland, and Verona)
The service area encompasses 1,700 square miles with approximately 1.2 million residents.
Funding Priorities
United Way of Northern New Jersey advances racial and economic equity for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) through community mobilization, care support, and grants. The organization focuses on three core areas:
- Education: Quality education that leads to stable employment
- Income: Financial stability and tools for economic advancement
- Health: Access to healthcare and healthy living
- Childcare: United in Care initiative addressing childcare deserts in New Jersey
- Workforce Development: ALICE@Work programs helping businesses implement supportive workforce policies
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions are not publicly disclosed. Organizations interested in funding should contact United Way of Northern New Jersey directly for detailed criteria.
Application Method
United Way of Northern New Jersey does not appear to have a public grant application process. The organization works through established partnerships and may use invitation-only or trustee-discretionary processes for grant awards. Nonprofits interested in partnership or funding opportunities should contact the organization directly.
Recent grant activity:
- 2024: 15 awards totaling $3,063,913
- 2023: 20 awards
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