Princeton Area Community Foundation Incorporated
Princeton Area Community Foundation (PACF) promotes philanthropy to advance the well‑being of communities in the Princeton/Mercer County region. The organization manages charitable funds, awards competitive grants and scholarships, and runs initiatives in education, arts, basic human needs, and nonprofit capacity building. PACF lists its Tax ID (52-1746234), Princeton address, and contact details on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit that serves New Jersey communities (particularly Princeton/Mercer County) or delivers programs with demonstrated regional impact in education, arts, basic human needs, youth development, or nonprofit capacity building.
Good Fit
- • Organization based in or serving communities in New Jersey, especially Mercer County or Princeton area
- • Programmatic focus on education, arts and culture, food/human services, youth development, or capacity building
- • Requesting general operating support or multi-year program support
- • Evidence of partnerships or measurable community impact in the region
- • Willingness to connect with named program staff by email or phone
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached 33 states, though about 79% of dollars were directed to New Jersey; the footprint is multi-state with a clear in‑state emphasis.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows very broad portfolio-level variety: 515 grants to 505 distinct recipients, with many small- and mid-size awards alongside larger grants, indicating a wide institutional spread.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover in 2024 (279 new recipients, roughly 55% of that year's recipients) and three years of observed history with hundreds of distinct grantees; combined with a public website and named program contacts, this suggests unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
