Programs

In addition to providing grants, FNF works with key partners to design and manage new programs. These programs not only employ the most promising practices like early intervention and teacher collaboration, but also allow for direct and immediate impact on Newark’s teachers and students. FNF programs often serve as pilots that have the potential to be scaled district-wide.

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About Us

The Foundation for Newark's Future is committed to improving educational outcomes for all Newark schoolchildren, ensuring they are college and career-ready by investing in transformative programs that create large-scale change through short-term philanthropy.

We invite you to learn more about our vision, our team and our vision for this remarkable time in Newark.

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Grants

Newark’s young people and the community deserve and demand that funding is invested thoughtfully, in ways that will have impact now and in the future. We value tremendously the support and investment from all of our donors.

FNF is an independent, non-governmental foundation that takes a balanced approach to investing. By supporting and advancing what works, FNF’s goal is to leave Newarkers with system-wide changes that are needed for long-term success.

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Board of Trustees

Mayor Cory Booker

Mayor Cory Booker is serving his second term as mayor of Newark. Mayor Booker previously served as Councilman for the Central Ward.

In 2003, he founded Newark Now, which serves as an intermediary organization that partners with municipal government, residents, grassroots organizations, and the philanthropic community to catalyze the achievement of signi!cant positive outcomes throughout the city. The organization channels the efforts and energy of the grassroots community to improve safety, economic independence, and civic participation.

Mayor Booker previously served as a senior fellow at Rutgers University’s Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, a staff attorney for New York City’s Urban Justice Center and a Program Coordinator of the Newark Youth Project.

Directly following graduation from Yale Law School, Mayor Booker started several free legal clinics for low-income residents of New Haven, CT.

Mayor Booker also holds a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in sociology from Stanford University.

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  • Key Priorities
    We strive to improve educational outcomes for all Newark schoolchildren by investing in what works. What are our priorities?
  • Our Team
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    Meet the members of our small but dedicated team.