Private foundation · Toms River, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Oceanfirst Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $150
- Typical grant
- $150 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 424 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | $150 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $2.4M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Katherine b durante executive direc · toms river · 7323414676 · info@oceanfirstfdn.org
- What to send
- 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 priority areas. If your organization is seeking a grant, the best place to start is with a call to the foundation office to discuss your program or project. The foundation will advise whether your request fits within the foundation's guidelines, if it makes sense for you to apply, and which grant program is best for your organization.
- Deadlines
- Deadlines vary for each funding program.
- Limits
- 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 - organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation - sports leagues/teams
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Christopher D MaherPresident/chairman
- Michael J FitzpatrickTreasurer
- Katherine B DuranteSecretary/executive director
- John F BarrosDirector
- James M BollermanDirector
- Jack M FarrisDirector
- Kimberly Guadagno EsqDirector
- Lori S HerndonDirector
- Joseph M KyrillosDirector
- Joseph J LebelDirector
- Judith LeoneDirector
- Joseph M Murphy JrDirector
- Robert A PrevitiDirector
- Diane RhineDirector
- Grace C TorresDirector
- John E WalshDirector
- David WintrodeDirector
- Samuel R YoungDirector
- Robin ZagerDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Employee matching gift
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Employee matching gift | $150 |
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