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Information on philanthropy, nonprofits, & the work of your Community Foundation.

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Making informed contributions to relief & rebuilding efforts

Read our tips and best practices on how and where to direct your support.

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Grantee Spotlight Stories

Learn more about recent recipients of Greater Mercer Grants in these new features.

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Read the results of our research …

... and learn more about the future work of the Fund for Women and Girls.

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What is the Community Foundation?

We promote philanthropy and help generous people to give effectively.

We support local nonprofits with grants, advocacy, and professional guidance.

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Featured Publications

  • Starting A Conversation About Family Giving

    We often learn that family members have some shared values and also some diverging interests when it comes to philanthropy. No matter what, it always leads to an interesting conversation.

  • Our Shared Road Ahead: Sandy & Beyond

    On Monday June 10th, the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers presented the 2013 New Jersey Conference for the Social Sector, Our Shared Road Ahead: Sandy and Beyond at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park.

  • 2013 Grant Funding More Than Doubled to Support Women & Girls

    The Fund for Women and Girls announces its 2013 grant awards, totaling $92,700, to four area nonprofits that work to improve the lives of girls and the women who raise them.

  • Relief Efforts in Oklahoma

    The Oklahoma City Tornado Recovery Fund is mobilizing support for relief and recovery.

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