Jerome A and Estelle R Newman Assistance Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Jerome A and Estelle R Newman Assistance Fund Inc is a private foundation in Carle Place, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $700,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $318,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$700,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$318,600
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $640,400 the year before.
15% 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 | $608,000 | 17 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $640,400 | 17 | $14.7 million |
| 2025 | $700,000 | 13 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Greenberg Treasurer 43 Appletree Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 279-4900 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in writing, giving description of organization and activities conducted. |
What Jerome A and Estelle R Newman Assistance Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $378,600 |
| New York | 7 | $164,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $60,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $60,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts | General | $318,600 |
| Bennington College | General | $60,000 |
| Justworld International Inc | General | $60,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild | General | $60,000 |
| Public Theater | General | $60,000 |
| The Yard Inc | General | $60,000 |
| Roots of Reform Judaism | General | $25,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | General | $12,000 |
| Columbia College | General | $12,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General | $12,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General | $12,000 |
| Long Island Lending A Helping Hand | General | $4,200 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical Center | General | $4,200 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Newman
- Andrew H Levy
- Michael Greenberg
- Victoria Woolner Samuels
- Catherine N Woolner
- Leah A Newman
- Sarah L Samuels
- Luke Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Jerome A and Estelle R Newman Assistance Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jerome A and Estelle R Newman Assistance Fund Inc give?
$700,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Jerome A and Estelle R Newman Assistance Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William C Newman (Director/President), Andrew H Levy (Director), Michael Greenberg (Director/Treasurer/Secretary) and Victoria Woolner Samuels (Director/Vice-President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome A and Estelle R Newman Assistance Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.