Newton Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Newton Family Fund is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $74,999 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$74,999
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $69,999 the year before.
38% 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 | $69,999 | 42 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $74,999 | 47 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Newton Family Fund 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 Newton Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 6 | $10,666 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $9,000 |
| New York | 7 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,250 |
| California | 10 | $7,100 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $4,667 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Rivers Colorado River Basin | Unrestrictedunrestrictedunrestricted | $5,250 |
| Sweet Grass Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Promise Juneau | Unrestricted | $4,667 |
| Field Institute of Taos | Unrestricted | $4,666 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Denver | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Appleby Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Solstice Project | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Arm of the Sea Theatre | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Stink Bug Project at Rocky Mtn Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Amyloidosis Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Coming Home Connection | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Colorado Water Trust | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Earth Justice | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Bail Project | Unrestrictedunrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Aclu- American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Putney School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Thorne Nature Experience | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Womens Refugee Commission | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted | $816 |
| Maloto | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cancer Foundation of New Mexico | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Casa | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Louisiana Parole Project | Unrestricted | $500 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Dzi Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Milton Academy | Unrestricted | $500 |
| International Darksky | Unrestrictedunrestricted | $500 |
| Carter Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Stray Hearts Taos Animal Shelter | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Abby Newton
- Nancy Newton
- Nelle N Grainger
Questions people ask
Does Newton Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Newton Family Fund give?
$74,999 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Newton Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Abby Newton (President), Nancy Newton (First Vice President) and Nelle N Grainger (Second Vice President).
What does Newton Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and youth programs.