Samuel I Newhouse Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Samuel I Newhouse Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $12.0 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $11.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$12.0 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$11.9 million
- Assets$243 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2023 was down from $13.8 million the year before.
83% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12.7 million | 7 | $271 million |
| 2022 | $13.8 million | 7 | $221 million |
| 2023 | $12.0 million | 6 | $243 million |
How to apply
Samuel I Newhouse 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Samuel I Newhouse Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $11.9 million |
| California | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule Attached | To promote its tax exempt purpose | $11.9 million |
| Pelenakeke Brown Co Jaqueline Bennett | To award artists with disabilities | $12,000 |
| Reverend Joyce McDonald | To award artists with disabilities | $12,000 |
| Lele Paloumpis | To award artists with disabilities | $12,000 |
| Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo | To award artists with disabilities | $12,000 |
| Felicia Griffin Niad for Niad Art Center | To award artists with disabilities | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Diamond Harrison
- Donald E Newhouse
- Michael A Newhouse
- Samuel I Newhouse III
- Steven O Newhouse
Questions people ask
Does Samuel I Newhouse Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuel I Newhouse Foundation Inc give?
$12.0 million in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Samuel I Newhouse Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Caroline Diamond Harrison (0), Donald E Newhouse (0), Michael A Newhouse (0) and Samuel I Newhouse III (0) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Samuel I Newhouse Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and disability.