Newby Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Newby Foundation is a private foundation in Amherst, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,056 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$171,056
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
17% 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 | $2.8 million | 9 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 19 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $171,056 | 18 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Newby 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 Newby Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $94,056 |
| Maryland | 2 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Mass | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Foxie G Foundation | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Health Wagon | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Partners in Health | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Western Mass Climbers Coalition | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $16,000 |
| Amherst Family Outreach | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Kestrel Land Trust | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Amherst Cinema | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $2,880 |
| Downtown Amherst Foundation | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Usbc Foundation | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Wiliston Northampton School | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Warick Community Foundation | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $915 |
| Western Sun Foundation | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $511 |
| Amherst Educational Foundation | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne Newby-Estes
- Deron Estes
Questions people ask
Does Newby Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Newby Foundation give?
$171,056 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Newby Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne Newby-Estes (Trustee) and Deron Estes (Trustee).
What does Newby Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and education.