The Nonprofit Ecosystem in New Jersey
New Jersey is home to 49k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $108b in revenue and employ 685.7k individuals.
Where Do New Jersey
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in New Jersey?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 1,511 | 19,138 | $2,948,424,505 | $1,761,762,102 |
| Jersey City | 972 | 14,432 | $3,888,894,117 | $298,027,272 |
| Princeton | 931 | 57,178 | $12,139,797,817 | $51,210,286,932 |
| Trenton | 766 | 13,691 | $2,005,471,631 | $86,108,217 |
| Pennington | 569 | 955 | $548,545,879 | $1,997,006,486 |
| Edison | 513 | 59,714 | $11,636,646,216 | $3,066,644,260 |
| Toms River | 511 | 4,525 | $506,058,852 | $25,859,174 |
| Morristown | 492 | 25,946 | $4,626,027,869 | $1,300,747,146 |
| Cherry Hill | 484 | 7,075 | $425,154,237 | $37,046,114 |
| Paterson | 443 | 9,334 | $1,205,917,766 | $279,508,403 |
| Clifton | 370 | 42,204 | $344,693,895 | $90,745,244 |
| Montclair | 360 | 2,873 | $290,267,772 | $316,802,495 |
| Teaneck | 359 | 7,828 | $1,096,293,436 | $429,544,750 |
| Elizabeth | 330 | 5,246 | $564,704,736 | $6,610,403 |
| Camden | 326 | 15,474 | $2,663,399,170 | $269,088,428 |
| Freehold | 322 | 4,831 | $547,194,037 | $10,345,574 |
| West Orange | 319 | 1,974 | $159,461,588 | $37,428,778 |
| Hamilton | 300 | 2,644 | $229,637,375 | $52,067,955 |
| New Brunswick | 298 | 15,323 | $6,856,385,555 | $99,783,815 |
| Somerset | 298 | 1,921 | $162,722,408 | $28,140,381 |
Explore Nonprofits in New Jersey
United Steelworkers
East Brunswick, NJ
Assets: $539k
Revenue: $518k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
Harambee Community Development Initiative Inc
East Orange, NJ
Assets: $539k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 20
MISSION:
HARAMBEE UNLOCKS THE TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL THAT EXISTS WITHIN EVERY CHILD THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.
Jefferson Park Ministries Inc
Elizabeth, NJ
Assets: $539k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 22
MISSION:
JPM REVOLVES AROUND REMAINING CONNECTED TO RESOURCES ENGAGING YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHILE MAINTAINING SUPPORT THAT WILL EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY
Essex County Bar Association
Newark, NJ
Assets: $539k
Revenue: $574k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BAR WHICH IS THE LARGEST COUNTY BAR IN NEW JERSEY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS AND EMBRACED POSITIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF THE ESSEX COUNTY LEGAL COMMUNITY AND THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE.
Superior Officers Association Of The Police Department Of Newark Nj
Newark, NJ
Assets: $539k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP BY SEEKING IMPROVED TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, TO RENDER MORAL AND MATERIAL AID TO MEMBERS AS NEEDED, TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION AND/OR COUNSEL IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES.
Schooleys Mountain Fire Protection Association
Schooleys Mountain, NJ
Assets: $538k
Revenue: $87k
MISSION:
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY PROVIDING FIRE FIGHTING SERVICE TO THE TOWNSHIP AND OTHER NEIGHBORING AREAS AT NO CHARGE.
Sons Of Norway
Iselin, NJ
Assets: $538k
Revenue: $90k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FUNDS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO LEARN OF THE NORWEIGN CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
The Greater South Jersey Philharmonic Society Inc
Moorestown, NJ
Assets: $537k
Revenue: $120k
MISSION:
TO MAINTAIN A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN WHICH TALENTED VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE, LEARN, AND PERFORM QUALITY CLASSICAL MUSIC.
Gittel Bas Akiva Foundation
Lakewood, NJ
Assets: $537k
Revenue: $429k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
New Jersey State Firemens Association
Rahway, NJ
Assets: $536k
Revenue: $52k
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROTECT AND PROVIDE THE BEST RESULTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF QUALIFIED FIRE PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND THOSE INJURED, INCAPACITATED OR KILLED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTY FOR RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY.
Sumner Station Foundation A Newjersey Nonprofit Corporation
Pine Valley, NJ
Assets: $536k
Revenue: $180k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Montclair Ambulance Unit
Montclair, NJ
Assets: $536k
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 53
MISSION:
9-1-1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE AND AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Christ Union Chapel Corp
Branchville, NJ
Assets: $536k
Revenue: $56k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.
New Jersey Association For The Education Of Young Children
Barnegat Light, NJ
Assets: $536k
Revenue: $242k
MISSION:
WE PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR ALL CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH AGE 8, BY CONNECTING PRACTICE, POLICY, AND RESEARCH. WE ADVANCE A DIVERSE, DYNAMIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION AND SUPPORT ALL WHO CARE FOR, EDUCATE AND WORK ON BEHALF OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
Ddsc Usa A Nj Nonprofit Corporation
Fairview, NJ
Assets: $536k
Revenue: $383k
MISSION:
CHARITABLE AID FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE USA AND PALESTINE
Yablans Family Foundation
Roseland, NJ
Assets: $536k
Revenue: $27k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
American Federation Of Teachers
Jersey City, NJ
Assets: $535k
Revenue: $389k
Employees: 13
MISSION:
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS- LOCAL 1839 (AFT-LOCAL 1839) WAS FOUNDED IN 1972 AND REPRESENTS THE FACULTY, PROFESSIONAL STAFF, LIBRARIANS, A H MOORE FACULTY/ STAFF AND ADJUNCT FACULTY AT NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY AND IS AN AFFILIATE LOCAL OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AND THE AFL-CIO. THE AFT-LOCAL 1839 IS A FOUNDING MEMBER AND ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN ALL THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COUNCIL OF NEW JERSEY STATE COLLEGE LOCALS, PARTICIPATING IN UNION NEGOTIATIONS IN FULL-TIME/PART-TIME AGREEMENTS AND THE ADJUNCT FACULTY AGREEMENTS.
Casa De Esperanza
Plainfield, NJ
Assets: $535k
Revenue: $647k
Employees: 20
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS COMMUNITIES IN NJ AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DEPORTATION DEFENSE AND ASYLUM CASESAND TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH OTHER LEGAL NEEDS. TO PROVIDE OVERALL AFFORDABLE LEGAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.
Soft Bones Inc The Us Hypophosphatasia Foundation
Boonton, NJ
Assets: $535k
Revenue: $585k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
TO BUILD AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE OF HYPOPHOSPHATASIA BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, A SUPPORT NETWORK, A SHARING OF INFORMATION REGARDING RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OPTIONS TO PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH HYPOPHOSPHATASIA, THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO THE TREATING DOCTORS.
New Jersey State Firemens Association
Township Of Washington, NJ
Assets: $535k
Revenue: $262k
MISSION:
REVIEW / VOTE ON APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL NEED, ASSIST FIREFIGHTERS RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS AND WIDOWS WITH MEDICAL , FOOD, FUEL, EMERGENCY EXPENSES.