Special Olympics New Jersey
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Special Olympics New Jersey has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN SHARING GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Special Olympics New Jersey
$6.9M in foundation grants on record from 143 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics | $3.1M | 3 |
| Wawa Foundation | $857K | 3 |
| Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation | $400K | 1 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $333K | 5 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $223K | 4 |
| Area Vii Physicians Review Organization | $130K | 3 |
| Td Charitable Foundation | $125K | 5 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $100K | 5 |
| Giants Foundation Inc C/O John K Mara | $100K | 1 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $91K | 4 |
Leadership
HEATHER ANDERSEN — PRESIDENT AND CEO (Principal officer)
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