Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 46-3396538

The Eric P and Evelyn E Newman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 2013 through a trust dated August 1, 2013. Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the foundation was named after Eric P. Newman (1911-2017), a prominent St. Louis numismatist, attorney, and business executive, and his wife Evelyn Edison Newman (1920-2015). The foundation continues the couple's philanthropic legacy by supporting education, medical research, and cultural institutions, with a particular focus on institutions in the St. Louis region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$4.7M

+2.0% YoY

Grant Count

-53.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$264K

+120.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports education, medical research, and cultural institutions. Eric P. Newman was an alumnus and longtime benefactor of Washington University in St. Louis, and the foundation continues substantial support to institutions he championed during his lifetime. The foundation's giving priorities encompass education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services.

Grantmaking

The Eric P and Evelyn E Newman Charitable Foundation operates on an **invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications**.

Grant Range

Up to $1,600,000

Average Grant

$119,308

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused on Saint Louis, Missouri, with some national grants. Funding extends to organizations in Missouri, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $12.7M (79%)

Massachusetts $2.4M (15%)

New York $503K (3%)

California $110K (1%)

Pennsylvania $110K (1%)

District of Columbia $81K (1%)

Wisconsin $60K (0%)

North Carolina $30K (0%)

+11 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Maryland Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Wisconsin

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $59,325,293
Total Revenue: $6,335,115
Total Expenses: $4,996,987
Total Liabilities: $0
Annual Giving: $4,744,000

Grants distributed represent approximately 95% of the foundation's total expenses.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

207 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Washington University ($1,565,000), Saint Louis Zoo ($1,015,000), Barnes Jewish Hospital ($700,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART ST CHARLES, MO	ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL ST LOUIS, MO	EVELYN'S HOUSE, TARGETED GOALS OF CARE	$700,000
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL FRIENDS OF NEW YORK, NY	EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT	$15,000
CAMP NEBAGAMON LAKE NEBAGAMON, WI	ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION	$20,000
CHILDREN'S ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION BLOOMINGTON, IN	ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION	$2,000
FOREST PARK FOREVER ST LOUIS, MO	BASKETBALL COURTS, PLAYSCAPE PROGRAM, ENTRY AT FOUR CORNERS	$545,000
HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE, MA	BUSINESS SCHOOL CLASS REUNION FUND	$30,000
JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL ST LOUIS, MO	EDUCATIONAL AND BUILDING SUPPORT	$50,000
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE, MA	EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT	$100,000
MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY ST LOUIS, MO	WORLD'S FAIR EXHIBIT	$200,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Andrew E. Newman – Director (unpaid)
Linda N. Schapiro – Director (unpaid)

The foundation is managed by the Newmans' children, who serve as unpaid directors.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ANDREW E NEWMAN	DIRECTOR	3	—
LINDA N SCHAPIRO	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable?

The Eric P and Evelyn E Newman Charitable Foundation operates on an **invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications**. **Grant Activity (2024):** • Total distributions: $4,744,000 • Number of grants: 18-96 (depending on reporting source) • Grant range: Up to $1,600,000 • Average grant: $119,308 • Median grant: $10,000 **Recent Major Grants (2024):** • Saint Louis Zoo Association: $1,015,000 (Annual Contribution, Best Practices Visits) • Forest Park Forever: $545,000 (Basket…

Where does Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused on Saint Louis, Missouri, with some national grants. Funding extends to organizations in Missouri, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.

What size grants does Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable award?

In 2024, Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable awarded 18 grants totaling $4.7M — an average of about $264K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable's EIN?

Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3396538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.