Denmannewman Foundation
Denmannewman Foundation is a Houston, Texas-based private foundation that reported $54,908 in grants to 14 organizations in 2024. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Denmannewman Foundation at a glance
In short: Denmannewman Foundation gave $55K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,908
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,922
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,535
- Total assets
- $456,348
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (73% 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 Denmannewman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2323 W Main St 306, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (713) 622-8363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Denmannewman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roco ($10K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 18% to California, and 9% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Denmannewman Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 193% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2024) to $100K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roco Houston, TX | Support Program | $10,000 |
| Mus Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Support Program | $7,500 |
| The Church of St John the Divine Houston, TX | Support Program | $6,873 |
| Friends of Wycliffe Hall Oxford Winter Park, FL | Support Program | $5,000 |
| Seminary of the Southwest Austin, TX | Support Program | $5,000 |
| The Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | Support Program | $5,000 |
| Houston Zoo Houston, TX | Support Program | $4,570 |
| Laguna Blanca School Santa Barbara, CA | Support Program | $2,500 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | Support Program | $2,500 |
| Amazing Place Houston, TX | Support Program | $2,000 |
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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 | $456,348 | $42,771 | $58,732 | $54,908 | 14 | $54,908 | $38,947 | $28,520 |
| 2023 | $472,774 | $37,594 | $62,710 | $54,953 | 12 | $54,953 | $29,837 | $27,252 |
| 2022 | $498,320 | $41,026 | $79,042 | $69,070 | 14 | $69,070 | $27,254 | $28,823 |
| 2021 | $536,766 | $50,784 | $108,213 | $100,270 | 16 | $100,270 | $40,166 | $32,761 |
| 2020 | $577,016 | $28,620 | $95,420 | $91,200 | 13 | — | $21,725 | $32,028 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Denmannewman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, schools, a zoo, Christian organizations, and community-service groups. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: for example, the Houston Zoo says its mission is to connect communities with animals and inspire action to save wildlife, while the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston says it connects Houston communities with diverse histories of art. Christian Community Service Center says it serves people who are poor, hungry, disabled, or otherwise in need while respecting their differences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $54,908. Grant amounts ranged from $965 to $10,000, with a median of $3,535. Its largest grants included $10,000 to ROCO, $7,500 to MUS Foundation, $6,873 to The Church of St John the Divine, and $5,000 each to Friends of Wycliffe Hall Oxford, Seminary of the Southwest, and The Houston Museum of Natural Science. The grants were listed for “support program.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Maryann Newman was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Denmannewman Foundation is led by Maryann Newman, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maryann Newman
President
On filings since 2020
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 Denmannewman Foundation
How much does Denmannewman Foundation give each year?
Denmannewman Foundation gave $55K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 12 grants.
What is Denmannewman Foundation's typical grant size?
Denmannewman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,535, and its average grant was $3,922, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Denmannewman Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Denmannewman Foundation give grants?
Denmannewman Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (10 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Denmannewman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Denmannewman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Program" (14 grants).
Who are Denmannewman Foundation's largest grantees?
Denmannewman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Roco ($10,000), Mus Foundation ($7,500) and The Church of St John the Divine ($6,873), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Denmannewman Foundation?
Denmannewman Foundation reported $456K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Denmannewman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, schools, a zoo, Christian organizations, and community-service groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Denmannewman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Denmannewman Foundation's EIN?
Denmannewman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1596627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Denmannewman 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Denmannewman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/denmannewman-foundation-morg_2ad71d4ef8e442d3b5af3ac38efa03d8
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