What does the Community Foundation of South Jersey do?
The Foundation helps donors to create funds and achieve positive results with their generosity in South Jersey and beyond. By working with the Community Foundation, donors can engage in innovative, visionary, and effective philanthropy.
We are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties by fostering philanthropy and connecting generous donors with vital community assets, needs, and opportunities.
Our Mission
To inspire generosity, manage and deploy permanent charitable assets, and exercise collaborative leadership to create a more equitable region.
How We Work
Manage Charitable Funds
We provide personalized fund management services that allow donors to create a lasting legacy and support the causes they care about most. Whether you’re interested in establishing a donor-advised fund, a scholarship fund, or a designated nonprofit fund, we can help you tailor your giving to meet your specific goals.
Connect Donors with Opportunities
We identify and evaluate pressing community needs, connecting donors with impactful organizations and projects that are making a real difference. We offer expertise in grantmaking and can guide you towards effective giving opportunities.
Provide Grants and Scholarships
We distribute grants to local nonprofits addressing critical issues in areas such as education, health, human services, arts and culture, environment, and more. We also administer scholarship programs to help students pursue their educational dreams.
Build Community Partnerships
We collaborate with community leaders, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to address challenges and build a stronger South Jersey. We believe that collaborative efforts are essential to creating sustainable change.
Promote Philanthropy
We champion the importance of giving back and work to inspire a culture of philanthropy throughout South Jersey. We offer resources and educational opportunities to help individuals and families learn more about charitable giving.