Flaherty Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to general charitable purposes. It primarily supports health-related initiatives, including hospitals and cancer support groups, reflecting a strong commitment to improving community health and well-being. The foundation also funds a variety of human services, indicating a broader interest in community support. Its grantmaking includes assistance to numerous charities across various states, with a notable focus on organizations that provide direct health services and support to individuals in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-size health or human-services charities with an existing regional connection (especially New Jersey) and track record of local impact; candidates likely to be identified by the foundation rather than applying through a public portal.
Good Fit
- • Programs aligned with health, hospitals, cancer support, or community service.
- • A demonstrable New Jersey presence or relationship to the foundation’s network.
- • Ability to absorb and make use of modest one-time grants (typical grants in the $500–$5,000 range).
- • Existing personal or organizational introduction to the trustee or known contacts.
Geography
Giving appears multi-state (five states in 2024) but is regionally concentrated: roughly half of 2024 dollars went to New Jersey and the foundation is NJ-based.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 11 distinct recipients in 2024 (22 in 2023) with five recurring grantees across the three years, showing a moderate spread of independent recipients even though the top five consumed a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of a public application route is absent and the foundation states it only funds preselected organizations, yet observed giving includes many new recipients (6 new in 2024 and 17 new in 2023), suggesting new entrants can be added but likely via invitation or proactive identification rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
