Private foundation · EIN 86-6509144 · Amherst, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Newby 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $171K total, median $5,000. 72% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$171K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Western MassSpringfield, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$25K
Foxie G FoundationUnion Bridge, MDContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$25K
Health WagonWise, VAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$25K
Montgomery County Humane SocietyRockville, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$25K
Partners in HealthFrederick, MDContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$25K
Western Mass Climbers CoalitionFlorence, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$16K
Amherst Family OutreachAmherst, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$5,000
Amherst Survival CenterNorth Amherst, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$5,000
Kestrel Land TrustAmherst, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$5,000
Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$5,000
Amherst CinemaAmherst, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$2,880
Downtown Amherst FoundationAmherst, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$2,500
Usbc FoundationSanta Barbara, CAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$1,000
Wesleyan UniversityMiddleton, CTContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$1,000
Wiliston Northampton SchoolEasthampton, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$1,000
Warick Community FoundationWarwick, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$915
Western Sun FoundationPlymouth, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$511
Amherst Educational FoundationAmherst, MAContribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization$250

By state: Massachusetts 13 · Maryland 2 · Virginia 1 · California 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

The Newby Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Amherst, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Newby Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Newby Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $171K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Newby Foundation give?

Massachusetts (13 grants), Maryland (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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