Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation
The Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $80,000, all to recipients in Alabama.
Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation at a glance
In short: Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation gave $80K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +175.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +466.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,706
- -51.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,074,743
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3736 Wimbleton Drive, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Phone: (205) 410-2308
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Restoration Academy ($14K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | 1SUPPORT Payment | $14,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission Birmingham, AL | Support Payment | $10,000 |
| Jessie's Place Birmingham, AL | Support Payment | $10,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra Birmingham, AL | Support Payment | $5,000 |
| Christian Service Mission Birmingham, AL | Support Payment | $5,000 |
| Community Furniture Bank Birmingham, AL | Support Payment | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Association of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Support Payment | $5,000 |
| Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Home for Children Talladega, AL | Support Payment | $3,500 |
| Urban Young Life Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Support Payment | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,074,743 | $104,724 | $106,431 | $80,000 | 17 | $80,000 | $84,832 | $74,532 |
| 2024 | $1,076,450 | $115,242 | $47,161 | $29,000 | 3 | $29,000 | $97,743 | $69,263 |
| 2023 | $1,008,369 | $587,666 | $75,235 | $62,211 | 8 | $62,211 | $24,112 | $42,732 |
| 2022 | $495,938 | $50,271 | $70,185 | $66,000 | 11 | $66,000 | $44,749 | $37,589 |
| 2021 | $515,852 | $40,914 | $31,751 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $29,742 | $37,346 |
| 2020 | $506,689 | $54,488 | $42,009 | $31,000 | 2 | — | $44,518 | $30,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including social services, education, arts and culture, and support for children and families. For example, Christian Service Mission describes its work as connecting resources with needs through relational partnerships, while Stillman College describes itself as committed to academic excellence and high-quality educational opportunity. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival says it engages, entertains, and inspires through theatrical productions and education and outreach programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $80,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $14,000, with a median of $3,500. Notable grants included $14,000 to Restoration Academy; $10,000 each to Jimmie Hale Mission and Jessie’s Place; and $5,000 each to Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Christian Service Mission, Community Furniture Bank, Parkinson’s Association of Alabama, and Stillman College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane W Newton as director and vice president/treasurer, Rob J Newton as director and vice president/secretary, and Kelly N Hammond as director and president.
Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation is led by Kelly N. Hammond, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly N. Hammond
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane W. Newton
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Director, Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rob J. Newton
Director, Vice President & Secretary
Director & Vice President → Director, Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sue A. Newton (2020–2022) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation
How much does Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation give each year?
Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation gave $80K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 3 grants.
What is Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation's typical grant size?
Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,706, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation give grants?
Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (12 grants) and Fairfield, AL (2 grants).
Does Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Payment" (15 grants).
Who are Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation's largest grantees?
Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Restoration Academy ($14,000), Jimmie Hale Mission ($10,000) and Jessie's Place ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation?
Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including social services, education, arts and culture, and support for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation's EIN?
Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1246132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Alex W and Sue a Newton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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