The Rumson Community Appeal is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization run entirely by volunteers, which has been supporting charitable organizations that benefit the residents of Rumson for over 55 years.
Be part of this year’s Appeal
Donate NowRumson Community Appeal solicits donations from Rumson residents and distributes funds to local non–profit organizations. Rumson Community Appeal benefits both the residents of Rumson and the organizations who ultimately receive its funds.

Rumson Community Appeal simplifies giving for Rumson residents by offering a single collection point for donations to multiple non–profits. For non–profit organizations, Rumson Community Appeal provides critical fundraising access to the generous residents of Rumson.

Rumson Community Appeal has been operating continuously for over 50 years and has maintained its focus on maximum donations with minimal administrative costs. Rumson Community Appeal regularly donates 95% of the monies collected directly to non–profit organizations.

Fellow Residents,
It is our hope that this past year has brought you and yours much health and happiness. Our great community has a long tradition of helping those in need and we are asking you to once again be generous to the charities that receive donations from the Rumson Community Appeal. Thank you for your past support and your continued generosity.
As always, your donations are 100% tax deductible.


“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

2022 Campaign Distributions Total: $34,304
Oceanic Free Library | $14,036 |
Rumson Recreation | $2,915 |
Interfaith Neighbors (Mobile Meals) | $6,407 |
The ARC of Monmouth | $2,874 |
Rumson Education Foundation | $1,513 |
Horizons | $4,257 |
L.E.A.D. (Formerly D.A.R.E.) | $1,158 |
RFH Post Prom | $494 |
SPCA | $650 |