Trust and Estate Planning
Trust and Estate Administration
Fiduciary Litigation and Guardianships
Private Foundations and Charitable Trusts
Grant Opportunities

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At Engel Devlin Sgambati, LLC, we’ve spent nearly 80 years helping families plan for the future, navigate estate matters, and resolve disputes with care and expertise. Our commitment is simple: to protect your legacy while making the process as personal and approachable as possible.

Apply for a Grant

The Trusts and Foundations below have engaged Engel Devlin Sgambati, LLC to provide philanthropic advisory, grants management, and administrative services. Applicants should review the client profiles below to determine each fund’s priorities and how to apply. Specific application details can be found within each client profile below.

  • Established in 1979 in New Jersey, the E.J. Grassmann Trust provides grants for educational institutions, local hospitals and health organizations, organizations engaged in ecological endeavors, and social welfare organizations, particularly those helping children. Preference given to organizations with low administration costs, and which show efforts to achieve a broad funding base.

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  • Established in 1951 in New Jersey, the Union Foundation provides grants to local hospitals and health organizations, organizations engaged in ecological endeavors, educational institutions, especially privately supported ones, organizations that help the needy, particularly children, and historic preservation, animal welfare, and religious organizations. Preference is given to organizations with low administrative expenses that show efforts to encourage individuals to help themselves, and which make efforts to achieve a broad base of funding.

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  • Established in 1968 in New Jersey, the Standish Foundation is a philanthropic organization that focuses on funding initiatives in health, science, agriculture, fishing, and forestry, primarily within New Jersey. Preference is given to organizations in the Westfield, New Jersey area that provide a community service to the citizens of Westfield and their immediate neighbors.

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  • Established in 1958, the N.R. Leavitt Foundation focuses on funding the Elizabeth, New Jersey area charitable organizations suggested in the Will of Mr. Leavitt at his death in 1966.

    APPLY HERE

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    “You really need confidence in the professionals you retain. I never have to worry that my matters will be handled properly and professionally and completed in a timely manner at Engel Devlin Sgambati.”

    — Ellen M.

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    “EDS has been our trusted partner in almost every one of our family’s trust and estate decisions for over 30 years and three generations. We value their advice and timely execution of our plans.”

    — Bill C.

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    “As estate planners and litigators, Engel Devlin Sgambati makes you feel confident that their knowledge, organization and sensitivity put you in good hands.”

    — Gladys G.