C & R Newman Family Foundation
C & R Newman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California. In filing year 2025, it reported 33 grants totaling $1,558,175. Its grants went to charitable organizations in several states, with 93% of grant dollars going to recipients in California.
C & R Newman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: C & R Newman Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in California. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,558,175
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,217
- +73.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,281,103
- -9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (9 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C & R Newman Family 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: 16633 Ventura Blvd Suite 1320, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (310) 394-8519
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C & R Newman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint John's Health Center Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 195 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining grant dollars went to organizations in Iowa (3%), Pennsylvania (2%), Rhode Island (1%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is C & R Newman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 33 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 182% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 733% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $553K (2022) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Operating | $1,061,000 |
| Naturebridge San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $70,000 |
| American Heart Association Boone, IA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Music Center Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $49,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| USC Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Curtis School Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Center Theatre Group Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,281,103 | $925,411 | $1,624,240 | $1,558,175 | 33 | $1,583,498 | $880,746 | $215,970 |
| 2024 | $4,714,113 | $1,733,599 | $1,317,126 | $1,254,056 | 46 | $1,280,323 | $382,310 | $184,139 |
| 2023 | $4,268,390 | $250,501 | $635,804 | $579,145 | 37 | $603,784 | $214,681 | $221,406 |
| 2022 | $4,667,212 | $258,252 | $622,706 | $552,795 | 39 | $578,768 | $223,306 | $340,028 |
| 2021 | $4,993,227 | $397,013 | $692,816 | $627,395 | 40 | $653,287 | $357,422 | $399,364 |
| 2020 | $5,265,762 | $21,622 | $705,870 | $642,245 | 35 | — | $51,731 | $337,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C & R Newman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $216K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in health, education, the arts, youth programs, and human services. For example, NatureBridge describes its mission as connecting young people with the natural world and inspiring stewardship of the planet. City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. The People Concern says it works to address homelessness, poverty, illness, abuse, and addiction.
Other 2025 recipients describe their work in education and the arts. Curtis School Foundation says it provides a well-rounded educational experience; Pepperdine University describes itself as a Christian university committed to academic excellence and Christian values; and Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles says it serves diverse Los Angeles audiences through theatre. UCLA Foundation describes its role as enabling private donors to support UCLA.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $1,558,175. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,061,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $1,061,000 to Saint John’s Health Center Foundation for general operating support. Other notable grants included $70,000 to NatureBridge, $50,000 each to American Heart Association and City of Hope, and $49,000 to The Music Center; each was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine H. Newman as president/director and Richard G. Newman as secretary/treasurer.
C & R Newman Family Foundation is led by Christine H. Newman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine H. Newman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard G. Newman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 C & R Newman Family Foundation
How much does C & R Newman Family Foundation give each year?
C & R Newman Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 46 grants.
What is C & R Newman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
C & R Newman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $47,217, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C & R Newman Family Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does C & R Newman Family Foundation give grants?
C & R Newman Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants) and Lake Arrowhead, CA (2 grants).
Does C & R Newman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of C & R Newman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C & R Newman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
C & R Newman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Saint John's Health Center Foundation ($1,061,000), Naturebridge ($70,000) and American Heart Association ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is C & R Newman Family Foundation?
C & R Newman Family Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C & R Newman Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in health, education, the arts, youth programs, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C & R Newman Family 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 C & R Newman Family Foundation's EIN?
C & R Newman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0661680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does C & R Newman Family 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 November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). C & R Newman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/c-and-r-newman-family-foundation-morg_004903f825b24bb0ab0ab4ae99162a65
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