Deacon Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving. Its mission focuses on supporting various causes, particularly in human services, healthcare, community service, and education. The foundation provides funding to a range of recipients, including healthcare organizations, community service clubs, and educational nonprofits. It has a notable commitment to assisting local charities and initiatives, primarily serving populations in need. The foundation's giving reflects a strong emphasis on improving community welfare and supporting healthcare services.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize New Jersey nonprofit (human services, local health/hospice, community clubs) with local ties or introductions and a funding need that matches typical gift sizes seen in filings.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in or primarily serves New Jersey (local presence or program in Newton/Sussex County).
- • Program fits human services, hospitals/clinics, hospice, community service clubs, or similar local needs.
- • Request size aligns with recent grants (roughly $500 up to ~$35,000, with many awards in the $0–$10K range).
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or can get an introduction from a previously funded organization or local trustee.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: the latest year shows about 83% of dollars stayed in New Jersey, though a few out-of-state grants appear; footprint is state-focused rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds a moderate number of independent recipients each year (about 10–16 per year), but dollars are highly concentrated (the top five took 91% in the latest year), indicating a meaningful count of grantees but financial concentration among a few.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states grants are by preselection and there is no public application path; while some new grantees appeared in earlier years, recent behavior and the preselection policy make unsolicited entry unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
