PSEG Foundation: Guidelines and Application

The PSEG Foundation invests in programs that support Education, the Environment, and Community and Economic Development. Organizations with programs that meet these criteria can apply online between January and October 31st.  Completed applications will be forwarded internally to the appropriate PSEG representative. Please read our priority area descriptions and other criteria carefully. Feel free to print our list of application questions and shortcut tips before applying.

For assistance with on-line funding requests, please contact:  Marion.Oneill@pseg.com; 973-430-7842

• What are the PSEG Foundation’s priority areas of giving?
• What additional criteria are considered?
• What types of organizations or programs are not eligible for funding?
• Who Will Review My Funding Request?

What are the PSEG Foundation’s priority areas of giving?

• Education – PSEG’s main focus areas are: workforce development for K-12 or higher education; math/science/technology/engineering programs; and, limited funding for special youth programs providing education to underserved populations.
• Environment – PSEG’s main focus areas are: global warming and climate change initiatives, conservation, community greening and environmental education.
• Community and Economic Development – PSEG’s main focus is in revitalizing urban communities by supporting the efforts of community development corporations and other nonprofits that are constructing and/or rehabilitating facilities for affordable or market-rate housing, developing new businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities, creating jobs and/or developing workforces via job skills and life skills training for adults, public safety issues efforts to help protect and preserve neighborhoods.

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What additional criteria are considered?

• The organization must be an IRS approved 501(c)(3) or a 170(B).
• The organization’s scope, i.e. geographic area served and number of people that will benefit.
• Effectiveness/results of the program, as well as availability of funding sources and program budgets.
• Priority consideration is given to organizations/programs in PSEG’s service area.
• Limited funding is available for arts, sports, community fairs, and other community functions.

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What types of organizations or programs are not eligible for funding?

• Individuals.
• Organizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
• Organizations outside the PSEG service area, unless benefitting PSEG's service area.
• Sectarian purpose programs that promote religious doctrines or exclude participants based on religion.
• Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns.
• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex or religion.
• Organizations with a primary purpose of influencing legislation.
• Athletic, labor or fraternal groups.
• Organizations that address single-health issues.
• Endowments.
• Programs/organizations for which PSEG is asked to serve as the sole funder.

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Who Will Review My Funding Request?

Regional or Statewide Funding Requests:

• Environment
  Russ Furnari
  Environmental Policy Manager
  80 Park Plaza, T17
  Newark, NJ 07102
• Education
  Shauwea Hamilton
  Manager, Community Affairs
  80 Park Plaza, T10
  Newark, NJ 07102
• Community & Economic Development
  Shauwea Hamilton
  Manager, Community Affairs
  80 Park Plaza, T10
  Newark, NJ 07102

Local Funding Requests in New Jersey

• Burlington, Camden, Gloucester & Ocean Counties
  Michael G. Coyle
  PSE&G
  300 New Albany Rd.
  Moorestown NJ 08057
• Hudson County & Southest Bergen County
  Caren Freyer DeSouza
  PSE&G
  2000 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd.
  Harrison, NJ  07029
• Bergen County
  Dave Hollenbeck
  PSE&G
  325 County Ave.
  Seacaucus, NJ 07094
• Hunterdon, Somerset & Union Counties
  Eileen Leahey
  PSE&G
  900 West Grand Street
  Elizabeth, NJ 07202
• Essex & Passaic Counties
  Everton Scott
  150 Circle Ave.
  Clifton, NJ 07011
• Morris, Sussex & Warren Counties
  George D. Sous
  240 Kuller Road
  Clifton, NJ 07011
• Mercer, Middlesex & Monmouth Counties
  Frank J. Lucchesi
  PSE&G
  4140 Quakerbridge Rd.
  Lawrenceville NJ 08648
• Salem, Cumberland, Cape May, & Atlantic Counties
  Joseph Sindoni
  PSEG Nuclear
  P.O. Box 236
  Hancocks Bridge NJ 08038

Other Corporate Responsibility Contacts:

Sheila Rostiac - Director, Corporate Social Responsibility
Marion O'Neill - Manager, Corporate Contributions

80 Park Plaza, 10C
Newark, NJ 07102

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Short Cuts & Tips

• You can cut and paste from your documents into the PSEG Funding Application.
• You can preview and print a list of application questions before going online to apply.
• You do not have to finish your application on your initial visit. You have up to 120 days to revise your application draft before it is automatically deleted.

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