Bill and Tara Newman Family
Bill and Tara Newman Family is a private foundation based in Farrandsville, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, its listed grants went to organizations in Pennsylvania and several other states.
Bill and Tara Newman Family at a glance
In short: Bill and Tara Newman Family gave $147K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,103
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,807
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $710,987
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bill and Tara Newman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 62 Seizer Ln, Farrandsville, PA 17745
Phone: (570) 295-3838
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill and Tara Newman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Big Woods Bible Church ($27K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 58 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 13% to Florida, 4% each to North Carolina and Missouri, and 3% to South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bill and Tara Newman Family open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 359% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2022) to $201K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Woods Bible Church Castanea, PA | General Purpose | $26,500 |
| Trinity Evangelical Church Cyprus Farrandsville, PA | General Purpose | $21,142 |
| Cairn International Scholarships Langhorne, PA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Cairn Domestic Missions Langhorne, PA | General Purpose | $18,467 |
| ETHNOS360 Sanford, FL | General Purpose | $13,434 |
| Pregnancy Resource Clinic State College, PA | General Purpose | $10,730 |
| World News Group Asheville, NC | General Purpose | $6,180 |
| Ligonier Ministries Sanford, FL | General Puspose | $6,000 |
| Youth with a Mission Ephrata, PA | General Purpose | $5,700 |
| Inheritance of Hope Seneca, SC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $710,987 | $151,322 | $160,450 | $147,103 | 15 | $151,442 | $95,039 | $42,169 |
| 2023 | $752,119 | $97,261 | $144,366 | $126,769 | 15 | $131,251 | $30,701 | $39,729 |
| 2022 | $835,061 | $98,986 | $138,978 | $126,368 | 15 | $129,988 | $90,472 | $44,074 |
| 2021 | $875,550 | $288,622 | $214,473 | $200,963 | 13 | $200,963 | $34,232 | $48,186 |
| 2020 | $927,614 | $1,001,998 | $2,385 | — | — | — | — | $11,126 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill and Tara Newman Family reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $147,103 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,400 to $26,500, with a median of $6,000. The largest listed grants were $26,500 to Big Woods Bible Church, $21,142 to Trinity Evangelical Church Cyprus, $20,000 to Cairn International Scholarships, and $18,467 to Cairn Domestic Missions. Other listed grants included $13,434 to Ethnos360 and $10,730 to Pregnancy Resource Clinic. All were reported for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William A Newman and Tara J Newman as directors.
Bill and Tara Newman Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tara J. Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William A. Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bill and Tara Newman Family
How much does Bill and Tara Newman Family give each year?
Bill and Tara Newman Family gave $147K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $127K across 15 grants.
What is Bill and Tara Newman Family's typical grant size?
Bill and Tara Newman Family's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $9,807, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bill and Tara Newman Family that year got $18K on average.
Where does Bill and Tara Newman Family give grants?
Bill and Tara Newman Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Langhorne, PA (2 grants), Sanford, FL (2 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Bill and Tara Newman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bill and Tara Newman Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bill and Tara Newman Family's largest grantees?
Bill and Tara Newman Family's largest 2024 grantees include Big Woods Bible Church ($26,500), Trinity Evangelical Church Cyprus ($21,142) and Cairn International Scholarships ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bill and Tara Newman Family?
Bill and Tara Newman Family reported $711K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Bill and Tara Newman Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bill and Tara Newman Family's EIN?
Bill and Tara Newman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3365341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bill and Tara Newman Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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