Columbia Bank Foundation
Private foundation · Fair Lawn, NJ · EIN 20-1115566 · reported 2023–2025
1,206grants reported
$2,000median award
$500lower quartile
$50smallest grant
$5.9Mtotal paid
13states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 144 of its 1,206 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $679K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
19-01 RT 208 N
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-2832
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity International Passaic County COMPLETED HOMES - 177, 179, 181, 183, 185, 187, 189, 191 HARRISON STREET | Paterson, NJ | $80,000 |
| Cumac Echo CREATING EQUITABLE FOOD ACCESS SYSTEMS THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW REFRIGERATED BOX TRUCK | Paterson, NJ | $50,000 |
| Parkside Business & Community LARGE HOUSING GRANT - CREATING AN EQUITABLE, HEALTHY AND THRIVING PARKSIDE FROM THE INSIDE OUT | Camden, NJ | $50,000 |
| Saint Josephs Carpenter Society LARGE HOUSING GRANT - SJCS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM | Camden, NJ | $50,000 |
| Eva's Village BUILDING HEALTHIER (MORE) EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES (BHEC) INITIATIVE | Paterson, NJ | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Eastern Christian School ASB CHARITABLE GIVING | North Haledon, NJ | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Eastern Christian School CHARITABLE GIVING | North Haledon, NJ | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International COMPLETED HOUSES | Paterson, NJ | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Eastern Christian School Association CHARITABLE GIVING | North Haledon, NJ | $35,000 |
| Reed Foundation for Autism REED'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, 10/12/23, PRESENTING SPONSOR | Oakland, NJ | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey COMPLETED HOMES - 75, 73, 77 AND 79 THORNTOWN LANE, BORDENTOWN, BURLINGTON COUNTY ($2,500 EACH) AND | Maple Shade, NJ | $30,000 |
| Center for Food Action in NJ FORKLIFT | Englewood, NJ | $30,000 |
| Centrastate Healthcare Foundation CHARITABLE GIVING | Freehold, NJ | $30,000 |
| The Oasis Haven for Women & Children Inc GALA OF HOPE 28TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - 4/4/2025 - DESSERT SPONSOR | Paterson, NJ | $28,500 |
| Monmouth County Historical Association 2025 GARDEN PARTY - 6/13/2025 - SPONSOR | Freehold, NJ | $26,000 |
| Centrastate Healthcare Foundation CHARITABLE GIVING | Freehold, NJ | $25,000 |
| Epic Foundation Inc TRANSPORTATION OF AUTISTIC YOUTH | Paramus, NJ | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey Inc 2025 SUMMER MEALS | Pennsauken, NJ | $25,000 |
| Hispanic Multi Purpose Center RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND | Paterson, NJ | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund 2025 NEW JERSEY HOUSING COUNSELING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION PROJECT | Newark, NJ | $25,000 |
| Ringoes Uaw Urban Renewal Housing Corporation RENOVATIONS TO CREATE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMEST | New Brunswick, NJ | $25,000 |
| Avenel & Colonia First Aid Squad STRYKER BARIATRIC STRETCHER FUND | Avenel, NJ | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic SUMMER READING AND TUTORING PROGRAM | Paterson, NJ | $25,000 |
| Center for Hope and Safety SAFE HOUSE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Rochelle Park, NJ | $25,000 |
| Dawn Treader School Evangelical Committee for Urban THE BOLGER FOUNDATION GRANT MATCH | Paterson, NJ | $25,000 |
| Ebenezer Netherlands Reformed Church NEW SHOP BUILDING | Pompton Plains, NJ | $25,000 |
| Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless PROJECT GATEKEEPER | Elizabeth, NJ | $25,000 |
| Enterprise Center 330 MARKET WINDOW REPAIR | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Morris County | Morristown, NJ | $25,000 |
| Garden State Episcopal Community Development LARGE HOUSING GRANT - DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Jersey City, NJ | $25,000 |
| Joseph's House of Camden LARGE HOUSING GRANT - FUND BED NIGHTS - SAVE LIVES | Camden, NJ | $25,000 |
| Life Opportunities Unlimited KITCHEN REDO | Ridgewood, NJ | $25,000 |
| Monarch Housing Associates LARGE HOUSING GRANT - EMERGING PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | Cranford, NJ | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund NJ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC SECURITY PROJECT | Newark, NJ | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Community Development Corp LARGE HOUSING GRANT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE | Paterson, NJ | $25,000 |
| Southward Alliance LARGE HOUSING GRANT - FAMILY VILLAGE | Newark, NJ | $25,000 |
| Spectrum for Living BERGENFIELD GROUP HOME - ROOF AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT | River Vale, NJ | $25,000 |
| St John Vianney School IMPROVING SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM INITIATIVE | Colonia, NJ | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Healthcare System ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH OFFICE-BASED ADDICTION TREATMENT (OBAT) PROGRAM EXPANSION | Paterson, NJ | $25,000 |
| The Phoenix Center TEACHING KITCHEN RENOVATION | Nutley, NJ | $25,000 |
| United Way of Bergen County FAIR LAWN CAMPBELL ROAD AFFORDABLE HOUSING | Paramus, NJ | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers for Justice LARGE HOUSING GRANT - VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR JUSTICE TENANCY PROGRAM | Newark, NJ | $25,000 |
| York Street Project LARGE HOUSING GRANT - RAPID REHOUSING RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Jersey City, NJ | $25,000 |
| Youth Consultation Services YCS RESIDENCE - SAWTELLE - BLACKWOOD | Newark, NJ | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne ADA LAVATORY UPDATES | Hawthorne, NJ | $25,000 |
| Center for Hope and Safety SAFE HOUSE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Rochelle Park, NJ | $25,000 |
| Family & Children Services of Monmouth IN HOME RECREATION PROGRAM | Long Branch, NJ | $25,000 |
| Momouth County Historical Association CHARITABLE GIVING | Freehold, NJ | $25,000 |
| New Hope Community Ministries RESILIENCE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Prospect Park, NJ | $25,000 |
| Occupational Center of Union County Inc EXPANSION OF FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONALS TRAINING PROGRAM & BUILDOUT OF RAILSIDE CAFE | Roselle, NJ | $25,000 |
| Servant's Heart Ministry Corporation COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - TOOL VAN | Wyckoff, NJ | $25,000 |
| The Oasis Haven for Women & Children EMPOWERING LOW-INCOME MINORITY WOMEN THROUGH OASIS HOSUING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Paterson, NJ | $25,000 |
| Newbridge Services ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING IMPROVING ACCESS CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES PROJECT | Parsippany, NJ | $24,647 |
| Center for Food Action in New Jersey NEXT GENERATION NOURISH AWARDS - 10/23/2025 - PARTNER SPONSOR | Englewood, NJ | $23,500 |
| New Hope Community Ministries RESILIENCE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Prospect Park, NJ | $23,250 |
| Roots & Wings Foundation AUTHORS LUNCHEON 2025 - 10/7/2025 - SILVER SPONSOR | Denville, NJ | $22,500 |
| The Phoenix Center Inc CASINO NIGHT - 5/2/2025 - ALL-IN SPONSOR | Nutley, NJ | $21,941 |
| Vantage Health System Inc 27TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - 8/11/2025 - DINNER SPONSOR | Dumont, NJ | $21,750 |
| Good Shepherd Mission FOOD AND FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION | Paterson, NJ | $21,200 |
| Hope Christian Services GROUP HOME SPECIALIZED BATHING EQUIPMENT | Wyckoff, NJ | $21,000 |
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