Amy Klette Newman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amy Klette Newman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$208,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $177,500 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $195,500 | 30 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $177,500 | 28 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $208,500 | 20 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Amy Klette Newman 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 Amy Klette Newman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 10 | $72,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,500 |
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | To fund normal operations | $100,000 |
| Bridging Insights | To fund normal operationsto fund normal operations | $10,000 |
| Columbia University ( Center for Justice) | To fund normal operations | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC | To fund normal operations | $10,000 |
| Bend the Arc | To fund normal operations | $7,500 |
| Innocence Project | To fund normal operations | $7,500 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | To fund normal operations | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU) | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| Cornell University School of Law | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| Holy Name Health Care Foundation | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| New York Center for Law and Justice | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| Public Theater | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Law School | To fund normal operations | $5,000 |
| Moment Magazine Endowment | To fund normal operations | $3,500 |
| Phoebe Foundation | To fund normal operations | $2,500 |
| Providence College ( CP Forster Scholarship) | To fund normal operations | $2,500 |
| Urgent Action Fund for Feminist | To fund normal operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Joseph
Questions people ask
Does Amy Klette Newman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amy Klette Newman Foundation give?
$208,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Amy Klette Newman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Joseph (Trustee).
What does Amy Klette Newman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.