Newman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Newman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $224,900 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$224,900
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2023 was down from $249,926 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $249,926 | 28 | $3.1 million |
| 2023 | $224,900 | 31 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Newman Family 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 Newman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $83,400 |
| New York | 14 | $77,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $26,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami City Ballet | Performing arts | $45,000 |
| Grand Central Atelier | Art education | $30,000 |
| Jamestown Foundation | Educational advocacy | $20,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | Economic leadership | $20,000 |
| Balletcollective Inc | Arts collaboration | $17,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Health support | $12,500 |
| Forum on Life Culture & Society | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Greenwich House - Music School | Performing arts | $10,000 |
| New World Symphony | Performing arts | $10,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Performing arts | $6,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | Environmental preservation | $5,000 |
| Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale | Student support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Family planning advocacy | $5,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | Arts support | $3,000 |
| Distinguished Lecturer Series Foundation Inc | Educational support | $3,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Performing arts | $3,000 |
| Cary Institute | Environmental preservation | $2,500 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | Medical school support | $2,500 |
| McKee Botanical Garden | Environmental preservation | $2,000 |
| Penn Hillel | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | Museum | $2,000 |
| Funding Arts Network (Fifty Over Fifty) | Arts support | $1,800 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Arts support | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Indian River County | Educational advocacy | $1,100 |
| Hias | Humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| Innisfree Garden Foundation | Environmental preservation | $1,000 |
| North Star Health Alliance Inc | Health support | $1,000 |
| Food of Life Pantry | Food | $500 |
| Friends of Wethersfield | Financial relief | $500 |
| Millerton Fire Company Inc | Public services | $500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Collegiate support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Hartley Newman
- Elissa Kramer
- Daniel Newman
- David Newman
Questions people ask
Does Newman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Newman Family Foundation give?
$224,900 in tax year 2023, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Newman Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jay Hartley Newman (Trustee), Elissa Kramer (Trustee), Daniel Newman (Trustee) and David Newman (Trustee).
What does Newman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.