C & R Newman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
C & R Newman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $579,145 | 37 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 46 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 33 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
C & R Newman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What C & R Newman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.4 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $11,175 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | General operating | $1.1 million |
| Naturebridge | General operating | $70,000 |
| American Heart Association | General operating | $50,000 |
| City of Hope | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Music Center | General operating | $49,000 |
| Bucknell University | General operating | $25,000 |
| USC | General operating | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles | General operating | $25,000 |
| Curtis School | General operating | $20,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | General operating | $15,000 |
| Pepperdine University | General operating | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Brown University | General operating | $11,175 |
| Boy Scouts of America Wlacc | General operating | $10,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Connecticut College | General operating | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | General operating | $10,000 |
| The People Concern | General operating | $10,000 |
| Uc Regents | General operating | $10,000 |
| Concern Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Parish of Saint Matthew | General operating | $10,000 |
| This Little Light Africa | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating | $10,000 |
| Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | General operating | $2,000 |
| Columbia University | General operating | $2,000 |
| McCallum Theatre | General operating | $1,000 |
| Mountains Community Hospital Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Wildhaven Ranch | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine H Newman
- Richard G Newman
Questions people ask
Does C & R Newman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C & R Newman Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs C & R Newman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine H Newman (President/Director) and Richard G Newman (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does C & R Newman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.