The Nell Newman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Nell Newman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Santa Cruz, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$84,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$86,480
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,500 | 28 | $542,291 |
| 2024 | $73,000 | 9 | $205,955 |
| 2025 | $84,500 | 10 | $86,480 |
How to apply
The Nell Newman Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Nell Newman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $53,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $11,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allwatersorg | General support | $15,000 |
| Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment | Environment in the public interest for the habitat and watershed caretakers legal fund | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation (UW Foundation) | Continue the work of the first national nature assessment | $10,000 |
| Agrarian Land Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Food 4 Farmers | General support | $10,000 |
| Ron Finley Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Planet Walk | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Agtech strategy meeting | $6,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley food institute co-sponsorship for greening factory farms vs. Agroecology event | $2,500 |
| Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Center Inc (DBA Nez Perce Wallowa | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elinor T Newman
- Edward James Cox
- Evelyn Fasheh
Questions people ask
Does The Nell Newman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nell Newman Foundation Inc give?
$84,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Nell Newman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elinor T Newman (President), Edward James Cox (Secretary and Treasurer) and Evelyn Fasheh (Administrative Director).
What does The Nell Newman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and food and hunger.