The Mary Owen Borden Memorial Fund makes relatively large, local operating grants focused on basic health care and neighborhood-level social services in Monmouth County, NJ. Its giving is pragmatic and unrestricted, supporting day-to-day operations of a regional hospital and an interfaith service organization that assists local residents. The fund appears to prioritize sustaining core community institutions rather than project-based or national causes.
Concentrated, large one-off or infrequent grants to a very small number of local organizations; emphasis on unrestricted operational support rather than many small or national grants.
Monmouth Medical Center, Interfaith Neighbors
A defining feature of the Mary Owen Borden Memorial Fund is its repeated support for core operating budgets at regional health and service institutions in New Jersey. The largest recent grant listed is $65,111 to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch for operations, and the fund also gave $65,000 to Interfaith Neighbors in Asbury Park for operations. Those two awards point to a pattern of backing organizations that provide day-to-day care and neighborhood assistance rather than short-term projects. The fund’s recent grants also show sustained support for community anchors across central and coastal New Jersey. It gave $45,000 to YMCA YWCA Princeton for operations, and it continued to fund the same organizations across multiple years, including Monmouth Medical Center, Interfaith Neighbors, Planned Parenthood Central NJ, Boys and Girls Club of Mercer, and Rise. The grant list includes hospitals, social service providers, youth-serving groups, and community organizations, all with operating support as the stated purpose. Across the recent record, the Mary Owen Borden Memorial Fund appears to favor practical, unrestricted support for institutions that serve local residents in Monmouth County and nearby communities.
Health care is one of the clearest themes in the fund’s grantmaking. In 2025, it awarded $65,111 to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch for operations, and it also supported Vna Community Health Center in Asbury Park with $15,000 for operations. Those grants indicate a focus on maintaining local health and safety-net services. The fund also supports interfaith and basic-needs service organizations. It gave $65,000 to Interfaith Neighbors in Asbury Park for operations in 2023, followed by another $15,000 operating grant in 2024. In the same service-oriented vein, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen received $15,000 in 2025 for operations. Youth and family support appear as another area of interest. The fund awarded $30,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Mercer in Trenton in 2025 for operations, and it gave $15,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Asbury in Asbury Park in 2023. It also supported 180 Turning Lives Around in Hazlet with $15,000 for operations in 2024.
The typical grant size is tightly clustered at $15,000, with p25, median, and p75 all at $15,000. Larger operating grants appear regularly above that level, including awards of $30,000, $35,293, $45,000, and $65,111. The recent record shows repeat support to several recipients across multiple years, including Monmouth Medical Center, Interfaith Neighbors, Planned Parenthood Central NJ, Boys and Girls Club of Mercer, and Rise. The fund does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The pattern is consistent with general operating support rather than restricted project funding.
$714K
$12M
$2.1M
$907K
Most grants fall between $15K and $15K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Giving is overwhelmingly centered in New Jersey: 95% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state, and the top state by grant count is also NJ. Recent recipients are spread across Long Branch, Asbury Park, Princeton, Trenton, Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Hazlet, Jersey City, Far Hills, and Lawrenceville. The list also includes one New York City-area recipient, Dress for Success in New York, NY, but the overall geographic scope remains local and New Jersey-focused.
The fund backs local operating support for community health care, interfaith and basic-needs services, youth programs, and neighborhood organizations. Recent grants include Monmouth Medical Center, Interfaith Neighbors, Boys and Girls Club of Mercer, Planned Parenthood Central NJ, and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, all funded for operations.
The grant sizes cluster at $15,000, with p25, median, and p75 all equal to $15,000. Larger awards also appear in the recent record, including $30,000, $35,293, $45,000, and $65,111.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support across multiple years for Monmouth Medical Center, Interfaith Neighbors, Planned Parenthood Central NJ, Boys and Girls Club of Mercer, and Rise. Most of those awards are listed as operating support.
The fund gives primarily in New Jersey. The top state by grant count is NJ, and 95% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state. Recent recipient cities include Long Branch, Asbury Park, Princeton, Trenton, and Shrewsbury.
Yes. The recent grants are explicitly labeled "for operations" across the list, including awards to Monmouth Medical Center, Interfaith Neighbors, YMCA YWCA Princeton, and Planned Parenthood Central NJ. The pattern suggests general operating support is the dominant grant style.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $65,111 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| YMCA YWCA PRINCETON | PRINCETON, NJ | $45,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MERCER | TRENTON, NJ | $30,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD CENTRAL NJ | SHREWSBURY, NJ | $30,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES OF CENTRAL NJ | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN | TRENTON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF WESTERN PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| LATIN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION | TRENTON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| INTERFAITH NEIGHBORS | ASBURY PARK, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| HOMEFRONT | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | FAR HILLS, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION | QUEENS, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| YOUNITY | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| 180 TURNING LIVES AROUND | HAZLET, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON | PRINCETON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| ASLAN YOUTH MINISTRIES | RED BANK, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| COLLIER YOUTH SERVICES | WICKATUNK, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| TRENTON CIRCUS SQUAD | TRENTON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| VNA OF CENTRAL JERSEY | NEPTUNE, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| RISE | HIGHTSTOWN, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY | WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| TRINITY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY | ASBURY PARK, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | PRINCETON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY- TRENTON | MAPLE SHADE, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| PRINCETON FRIENDS SCHOOL | TRENTON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| ISLES INC | TRENTON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| MONMOUTH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | LINCROFT, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| ST GEORGES BY THE RIVER | RUMSON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY | TRENTON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TRENTON | TRENTON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| PARKER FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | RED BANK, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| MERCEY CENTER | ASBURY PARK, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ASBURY | ASBURY PARK, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| HOPE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | ASBURY PARK, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| ARM IN ARM | TRENTON, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| COUNT BASSIE THEATER | RED BANK, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| HITOPS | PRINCETON, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| D & R GREENWAY LAND TRUST | PRINCETON, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| YMCA SHREWSBURY | SHREWSBURY, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| UNITED WAY OF MERCER COUNTY | MONTCLAIR, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN LITTORAL SOCIETY | HIGHLANDS, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY- FREEHOLD | FREEHOLD, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| BORDEN FOUNDATION GRANT AWARD | RUMSON, NJ | $2,200 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| CANDID | NEW YORK, NY | $1,500 | 2025 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $35,293 | 2024 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD CENTRAL NJ | SHREWSBURY, NJ | $30,000 | 2024 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MERCER | TRENTON, NJ | $30,000 | 2024 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $15,000 | 2024 | FOR OPERATIONS |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY- TRENTON | MAPLE SHADE, NJ | $15,000 | 2024 | FOR OPERATIONS |
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
$65,111FOR OPERATIONS
YMCA YWCA PRINCETON
$45,000FOR OPERATIONS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD CENTRAL NJ
$30,000FOR OPERATIONS
FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES OF CENTRAL NJ
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
YOUNITY
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
ASLAN YOUTH MINISTRIES
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
COLLIER YOUTH SERVICES
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
TRENTON CIRCUS SQUAD
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
VNA OF CENTRAL JERSEY
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
RISE
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
TRINITY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY- TRENTON
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
PRINCETON FRIENDS SCHOOL
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
ST GEORGES BY THE RIVER
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TRENTON
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
HOPE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
COUNT BASSIE THEATER
$10,000FOR OPERATIONS
HITOPS
$10,000FOR OPERATIONS
YMCA SHREWSBURY
$10,000FOR OPERATIONS
UNITED WAY OF MERCER COUNTY
$10,000FOR OPERATIONS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY- FREEHOLD
$5,000FOR OPERATIONS
BORDEN FOUNDATION GRANT AWARD
$2,200FOR OPERATIONS
CANDID
$1,500FOR OPERATIONS
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
$35,293FOR OPERATIONS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD CENTRAL NJ
$30,000FOR OPERATIONS
OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY- TRENTON
$15,000FOR OPERATIONS