Private foundation · Montclair, NJ

Fishes & Loaves Foundation

View org profile →Find similar funders →Open to proposals
Typical grant size
$2K – $5K – $7K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
20
Repeat grantees
14
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactMELISSA BIGELOW · 9735091153
MaterialsSIMPLE LETTER OF REQUEST; ADDTIONAL FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION WILL BE REQUESTED BY THE FOUNDATION IF NECESSARY.
RestrictionsNO REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED FROM FAMILY OR EMPLOYEES OF THE FOUNDATION'S DIRECTORS/MANAGERS.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Melissa Bigelow
PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
Robert Bigelow
TREAS., SEC., DIRECTOR
Carole Wagner
DIRECTOR
Daniel Wagner
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
12.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
127
Total grants awarded
$845K
Total amount
$7K
Average grant
$41K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$76K
6 grants
2023
$85K
11 grants
2022
$95K
10 grants
2021
$67K
11 grants
2020
$90K
12 grants
2019
$65K
14 grants
2018
$76K
14 grants
2017
$69K
12 grants
2016
$43K
8 grants
2015
$64K
11 grants
2014
$71K
10 grants
2013
$44K
8 grants

Top recipients

12 grants · NJ · ✓ Exact match
$309K
The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair
8 grants · NJ
$82K
11 grants · KS · ✓ Exact match
$55K
Brooke Jackson Foundation
4 grants · NJ
$35K
4 grants · NJ · ✓ Exact match
$33K
5 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$32K
9 grants · NJ · ✓ Exact match
$30K
Montclair High Gridiron Booster Club
4 grants · NJ
$29K
6 grants · CT · ≈ likely match
$23K
6 grants · NJ · ✓ Exact match
$22K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Brooke Jackson Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2024
$31K
Human Needs Food Pantry
TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED.
NJ · TY 2024
$18K
The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2024
$15K
Montclair Scholarship Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2024
$6K
Yale University
GENERAL SUPPORT
CT · TY 2024
$5K
Eva Village
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2024
$1K
Human Needs Food Pantry
TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED.
NJ · TY 2023
$41K
The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2023
$12K
Montclair Film Festival
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2023
$8K
Yale Football Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
CT · TY 2023
$5K
Kll Memorial Scholarship Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES, AND AWARDS.
KS · TY 2023
$5K
Lamp for Haiti
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2023
$3K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$3K
Montclair Scholarship Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2023
$3K
Out Montclair
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2023
$3K
Spectrum360
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2023
$2K
Habitat for Humanity
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2023
$500
Human Needs Food Pantry
TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED.
NJ · TY 2022
$33K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$15K
The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2022
$15K
Montclair Film Festival
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2022
$10K
Yale Football Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
CT · TY 2022
$5K
Montclair Scholarship Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2022
$5K
Kll Memorial Scholarship Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES, AND AWARDS.
KS · TY 2022
$5K
Spectrum360
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2022
$3K
Virginia Athletic Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
VA · TY 2022
$3K
Navy Seal Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
VA · TY 2022
$2K
Human Needs Food Pantry
TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED.
NJ · TY 2021
$26K
The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2021
$14K
Montclair Film Festival
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2021
$5K
Will Strong Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Spectrum360
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2021
$5K
Kll Memorial Scholarship Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES, AND AWARDS.
KS · TY 2021
$5K
Toni's Soup Kitchen
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2021
$3K
Brooke Jackson Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2021
$2K
Concussion Legacy Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2021
$1K
Cure Sma
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2021
$1K
Wounded Warrior Project
GENERAL SUPPORT
FL · TY 2021
$1K
Human Needs Food Pantry
TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED.
NJ · TY 2020
$35K
Toni's Soup Kitchen
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2020
$13K
Montclair Scholarship Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2020
$10K
The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2020
$7K
Will Strong Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
CO · TY 2020
$6K
Kll Memorial Scholarship Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES, AND AWARDS.
KS · TY 2020
$5K
Navy Seal Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
VA · TY 2020
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2020
$3K
Black & Gold Club
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2020
$3K
Spectrum360
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2020
$3K
Brooke Jackson Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
NJ · TY 2020
$1K
Galvestone Bay Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
TX · TY 2020
$1K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.