Newman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Newman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,791 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $16,791. 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$51,791
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$16,791
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $340,832 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $27,832 | 3 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $340,832 | 7 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $51,791 | 9 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
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.
What Newman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $51,791 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | General Operating Support | $16,791 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum Inc | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| University of the South | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Rotary Club of Tampa Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| University of South Florida Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Tampa Jewish Family Services Inc | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Chiselers Inc | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Merideth Newman
- Eric Newman
- Robert Newman
- Lyris Newman
- Shira Martin
Questions people ask
Does Newman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Newman Foundation Inc give?
$51,791 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Newman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Merideth Newman (Director), Eric Newman (President), Robert Newman (Vice President) and Lyris Newman (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Newman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.