Are you a young professional who wants to make a difference in your community?
Consider joining our NextGen Giving Circle.
NextGen Giving Circle grant applications for 2026 have closed.
A Giving Circle is a form of participatory philanthropy where individuals pool their donations and collectively decide which charities will be awarded grants.
Anyone is welcome to join the NextGen Giving Circle, but most members are in the 20- to 40-year-old age range.
When you join, you’ll learn about philanthropy and the nonprofits doing great work in our region. You will have the chance to go on site visits to local nonprofits, and annually, with your fellow members, you will determine which organizations and projects to fund through a Community Foundation staff-led grantmaking process.
Established in 2017, the Giving Circle made its most recent round of grants in 2025, awarding a total of $27,500 in grants to three local nonprofits for a children’s school day breakfast initiative, a workforce program for high school boys, and job training for teens and adults.
Read more about the 2025 NextGen Giving Circle Grantees.
Membership Contributions
| Age | Per Month | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| under 25 | $50 | $600 |
| 26-35 | $100 | $1,200 |
| 36+ | $200 | $2,400 |
Past Grantees
For more information or support, please contact:
Angie McManimon
Senior Director of Philanthropy
609.219.1800 Ext. 836
Email Angie McManimon
Erin Lamke
Manager of Philanthropic Services & Stewardship
609.219.1800 Ext. 813
Email Erin Lamke