Private foundation · EIN 38-7197017 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Newman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $160K total, median $2,500. 5% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$160K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in PA
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Miami City BalletMiami Beach, FLPerforming arts$70K
Balletcollective IncNew York, NYArts collaboration$15K
Baptist Health FoundationCoral Gables, FLHealth support$13K
Greenwich House - Music SchoolNew York, NYPerforming arts$10K
Jamestown FoundationWashington, DCEducational advocacy$10K
New World SymphonyMiami Beach, FLPerforming arts$10K
Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at YaleNew Haven, CTStudent support$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCFamily planning advocacy$5,000
Ballet Theatre FoundationNew York, NYArts support$3,000
New York City BalletNew York, NYPerforming arts$3,000
Cary InstituteMillbrook, NYEnvironmental preservation$2,500
Netherland-America Foundation IncNew York, NYCultural education$2,500
Penn HillelPhiladelphia, PAEducational support$2,500
Dutchess Land ConservancyMillbrook, NYEnvironmental preservation$2,000
HiasWashington, DCHumanitarian aid$1,500
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYArts support$1,500
Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education IncMiami, FLEducational support$1,200
British Schools and Universities Foundation IncNew York, NYEducational support - for the society for scientific exploration$1,000
Jacques Pepin FoundationBarrington, RIEducational support$1,000
Hudson Valley ClubhousePoughkeepsie, NYCommunity support$750
Innisfree Garden FoundationMillbrook, NYEnvironmental preservation$500

By state: Florida 4 · New York 11 · District of Columbia 3 · Connecticut 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Rhode Island 1

About this foundation

Newman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Newman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Newman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $160K across 21 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Newman Family Foundation give?

Florida (4 grants), New York (11 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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