Your
community
foundation
since 1975

Celebrating 50 Years

OUR MISSION

The mission of The Westfield Foundation is to support nonprofit organizations that foster positive change and elevate Westfield, New Jersey, and surrounding communities.

Through purposeful investments in Education, the Arts, Community Development, and Health & Social Services, the Foundation is committed to addressing critical community challenges, fostering opportunities for growth and equity, and cultivating strong, collaborative partnerships to create a lasting impact.

  • Education

    Educational activities and programs that support school readiness and whole-student development.

  • THE
    ARTS

    Programs and activities that foster and promote creativity while celebrating diversity and equity.

  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    Programs that empower community members, create stronger communities, and provide necessary supplies and equipment.

  • HEALTH & Social SERVICES

    Programs and activities that support individuals in thriving physically, mentally, and socially.

Building a Better
Westfield together

We are grateful for the generous support of our community. Their contributions have enabled the Westfield Foundation to continue making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and organizations throughout our town. We would like to thank all of our supporters for thier commitment to the betterment of Westfield. Please visit our Supporters page to see a list of all donations from the past year.

Our Supporters

MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE POST AT A TIME

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Our Mission in Motion

All of this would not have been possible without the support that I received through The Foundation and these scholarships - with these, I was able to focus on my studies throughout my undergraduate and graduate career where I did not have to worry about how I would financially afford my education.

Claire H.

The Keller Memorial Music Award for Excellence in Violin motivated me to pursue my interest in violin and pushed me to practice hard and audition for the NJ Youth Symphony Orchestra. The work of the foundation can inspire the youth of the community.

Reva

I put my education on pause for 18 months and was a missionary for the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Chile. Because of this scholarship to help me with my tuition, I am able to serve others because others are helping me.

Recipient of Clarence H. and Florence Horn Van Dellen Scholarship Award and Helen Bell and John S. McMartin Scholarship Award

The Innovation Classroom has not only provided space for multiple sections of an introductory engineering course, it has allowed the teacher to design a second course to leverage the state of the art features of the classroom. Students have access to a facility and materials that were not available to them prior to The Westfield Foundation funding and these students are now better prepared for STEM college coursework and careers.

Westfield Public Schools

Thanks to The Westfield Foundation and their generosity, we were able to renovate the common areas of Peggy's House, the Center's Scotch Plains residence. These spaces have multiple uses for patients and families to enjoy holidays, special occasions, entertainment, activities, or even a quiet place to sit and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care

A special thanks to The Westfield Foundation’s partial funding during the pandemic. Thanks to this funding we were able to continue programming four days a week during the pandemic which was essential to avoid the harmful effects of social isolation.

JCC of Central New Jersey

CASA of Union County continues to be extremely grateful for the commitment by The Westfield Foundation to both our mission and the vulnerable youth we serve. Your partnership helps us do the work we -- and our tireless volunteer advocates -- do every day. Abuse doesn't take a holiday and isn't going anywhere, but through support from Westfield Foundation, we can continue to make a difference every day for the children depending on us and awaiting a safe and permanent home.

CASA of Union County

The Helen Bell and John S. McMartin Scholarship Award has been incredibly instrumental in my journey as a first-generation student, catapulting me into higher education and exposing me to job, career, and internship opportunities.

Luis R.

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