Ruth & Robert L Newman Foundation
Accepts applications
Ruth & Robert L Newman Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$587,336
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $28,100 the year before.
67% 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 | $20,000 | 6 | $513,121 |
| 2024 | $28,100 | 5 | $569,770 |
| 2025 | $27,000 | 7 | $587,336 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ruth Gjessing Newman 29 Hyde Park Gardens Flat 9, London, London W2 2NB, UK |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 414-8814 |
| What to submit | Standard request letter |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $19,900 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,600 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William George Agency for Children | General support | $10,000 |
| Lyric Chamber Music Society | General support | $7,450 |
| American Friends Oxford House | General support | $5,600 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Neta - Nat'l Educatioon Telecomunic | General support | $1,500 |
| The Norwegian Seamen's Church in Ny | General support | $250 |
| English Speaking Union of US | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth Gjessing Newman
Questions people ask
Does Ruth & Robert L Newman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ruth & Robert L Newman Foundation give?
$27,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ruth & Robert L Newman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth Gjessing Newman (Foundation Mgr.).