Mcinerney Jansen Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving. Its mission focuses on supporting various causes, particularly in the areas of affordable housing, human services, education, and child welfare. The foundation provides grants to a range of nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and local educational institutions, reflecting a commitment to community development and support for vulnerable populations. While its primary focus appears to be on organizations based in New Jersey, it also extends support to initiatives in other states, such as North Carolina.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid‑sized New Jersey nonprofit focused on housing, human services, or local education, seeking modest-to-mid sized grants and able to apply via the foundation's stated mail/phone contact.
Good Fit
- • Program delivery in New Jersey (especially Bergen County or surrounding area).
- • Work in affordable housing, family/child services, or local education.
- • Capacity to accept grants in the observed range (hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars).
- • Existing or potential relationship/referral to foundation trustees or local partners.
- • Ability to submit requested basic documentation by mail or phone contact.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in New Jersey (about 85% of 2023 dollars) with a single small out-of-state grant to North Carolina, indicating a primarily state-focused footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients (seven in the prior year) and several independent local charities funded; however a high repeat rate (four of five 2023 grantees returned from 2022) suggests a moderately concentrated, relationship-driven portfolio for a microfoundation.
New Applicants
Direct recipient turnover is limited but not absent (one new grantee in 2023), and the foundation publishes application requirements plus a mailing/phone contact and rolling deadline; these cues support plausible entry for unfamiliar applicants even though many awards go to repeat grantees.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
