Cruz Family Foundation Inc

EIN 45-4089937 · NJ · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in NJ, NY, FL +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Cruz Family Foundation Inc based in NJ paid 26 grants totaling $184.5K to 26 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $55K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MONMOUTH COUNTY, COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC, and EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,443,570
Giving (latest yr)
$184,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
26
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County$55,000
  • Coalition for the Homeless Inc$10,000
  • Evans Scholars Foundation$10,000
  • Hope Program Inc$10,000
  • The Island School Inc$10,000

Where grants went

  • New Jersey$65,000 · 3 grants
  • New York$60,500 · 10 grants
  • Florida$24,000 · 7 grants
  • Illinois$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$10,000 · 2 grants
  • West Virginia$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (26)

Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County
Asbury Park, NJ
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$55,000
The Island School Inc
Boca Grande, FL
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$10,000
West Side Center for Community Life Inc
New York, NY
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$10,000
Coalition for the Homeless Inc
New York, NY
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$10,000
Evans Scholars Foundation
Glenview, IL
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$10,000
Hope Program Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$10,000
National Eating Disorders Association
White Plains, NY
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$5,000
15-10 Foundation
Charleston, WV
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$5,000
Bronxworks Inc
Bronx, NY
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$5,000
Newnan Coweta Humane Society Inc
Newnan, GA
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$5,000
Common Good Atlanta Inc
Atlanta, GA
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$5,000
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Inc
New York, NY
Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Cruz Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Cruz Family Foundation Inc reported 26 itemized grants totaling $184.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $55K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MONMOUTH COUNTY, COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC, EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION, among 26 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Cruz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Cruz Family Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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