The Newbern Foundation
Accepts applications
The Newbern Foundation is a private foundation in Roanoke, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $106,030 in 106 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$106,030
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $100,000 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $100,000 | 93 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $106,030 | 106 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Newbern Foundation 3570 Hershberger Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24017-1834 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 777-2020 |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: ROANOKE, VA and NE FLORIDACHARITY TYPES: MILITARY/FIRST RESPONDER, YOUTH IN NEED, EDUCATION (STEM & CIVICS), and CHRISTIAN CULTURE CAUSES |
What The Newbern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 46 | $41,250 |
| Florida | 18 | $15,500 |
| Georgia | 6 | $15,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $7,000 |
| California | 5 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $3,500 |
| New York | 4 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander-Tharpe Fund at Ga Tech | Higher education fund | $10,000 |
| Georgia Tech Roll Call | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Support for navy seals | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Poverty support | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Helping children | $2,000 |
| Americares | Health focused relief | $2,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute | Support for women | $1,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Free enterprise | $1,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Admission solely on merit | $1,500 |
| Judicial Watch | Accountability and intergrity in law | $1,500 |
| Junior Achievement | Support in teen finances | $1,500 |
| National Dday Memorial | Support the memorial | $1,500 |
| Operation Gratitude | Send care packages to deployed men | $1,500 |
| Roanoke Valley Christian Church | Supporting domestic missions | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Roanoke Chapter | Support for the needy | $1,500 |
| Folds of Honor | Military family scholarships | $1,030 |
| Adult Care Center of Roanoke | Elder care | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | Medical research | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Ashbrook Center | Youth education | $1,000 |
| Barnabas | Employment health | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters FL | Helping children | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | Funding members for free dental tratment | $1,000 |
| Ccdf- USA | Public education | $1,000 |
| Center in the Square | Promotion of the arts | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Classical Academy | Childrens education | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Support disabled veterans | $1,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center | Media education | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Feeding the poor | $1,000 |
| First Tee of Roanoke | Importance for life | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Military family support | $1,000 |
| Gratitude America | Military support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Eliminating poverty | $1,000 |
| K9 for Warriors | K9 services to warriors | $1,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Teaching conservatives how to succeed | $1,000 |
| Military Missions in Action | Military family support | $1,000 |
| Mill Mountain Zoo | Zoo care | $1,000 |
| Nassau County Council on Aging | Assist with aging | $1,000 |
| Nassau Humane Society | Support for animal shelter | $1,000 |
| National Military Family Assn | Military family support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jess Newbern III
- J Cason Newbern
- Kelly Newbern van Aken
- L Brook Newbern Roncinske
Questions people ask
Does The Newbern Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does The Newbern Foundation give?
$106,030 in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Newbern Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jess Newbern III (President & T), J Cason Newbern (Secretary), Kelly Newbern van Aken (Vice President) and L Brook Newbern Roncinske (Vice President).
What does The Newbern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.