Private foundation · EIN 75-2680607 · San Marcos, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Newman 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: 11 grants paid, $84K total, median $5,000. 55% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$84K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ttawaxt Birth Justice CenterWapato, WAProgram support$30K
Miller Theatre Advisory Board IncHouston, TXProgram support$10K
Out Youth AustinAustin, TXProgram support$10K
Broke Thespians TheaterSan Marcos, TXProgram support$5,000
Clark ElementaryIssaquah, WAProgram support$5,000
Hays County Food BankSan Marcos, TXProgram support$5,000
Hernandez Elementary SchoolSan Marcos, TXProgram support$5,000
Humane SocietyWashington, DCProgram support$5,000
Texas VignetteDallas, TXProgram support$3,000
Seattle Rugby ClubSeattle, WAProgram support$3,000
Seattle Theater GroupSeattle, WAProgram support$3,000

By state: Washington 4 · Texas 6 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Newman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Marcos, Texas, administered in care of James Ken Newman, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 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 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $84K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Newman Foundation give?

Washington (4 grants), Texas (6 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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