Cross River Community Foundation
Foundation Cross River is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish organizations and community service initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through general operating support for nonprofits in education, human services, and community development. The foundation primarily serves organizations that provide essential services and support to diverse populations, including youth and those facing economic challenges. While it operates primarily in New Jersey and New York, its funding extends to various states across the United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-registered nonprofit seeking general operating support, especially organizations serving New York/New Jersey communities or Jewish communal and community-service work, with a track record and ability to receive unrestricted support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a registered U.S. nonprofit eligible for general operating grants.
- • Programs or constituency align with Jewish community, education, or local community services.
- • Located in New York or New Jersey or has significant programming in those states.
- • Readiness to receive general operating support and clear, concise impact summaries.
- • Local credibility or introductions through community partners or the Cross River/Foundation network.
Geography
Grantmaking reaches many states (about 20 observed) which shows broad geographic reach, but a large majority of dollars are concentrated in New York (roughly 63% in 2024) with significant New Jersey support.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded hundreds of distinct recipients in recent years (246 distinct recipients in 2024) with a high proportion of new grantees, indicating a wide and varied recipient portfolio rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new recipients each year (about 84% new in 2024 and similarly high in 2023), meaning unfamiliar organizations have been added to the portfolio; however, the foundation also states grants are to preselected organizations and has no prominent dedicated foundation website, so applicants should expect to rely on introductions or the listed Cross River contact route rather than a public open-call application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
