Jerome a and Estelle R Newman
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman is a private foundation based in Carle Place, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 13 grants totaling $700,000 to organizations in several states.
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman at a glance
In short: Jerome a and Estelle R Newman gave $700K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $54K), mostly in Massachusetts. 8% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $700,000
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $53,846
- +42.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,696,800
- +2.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (54% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jerome a and Estelle R Newman
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in writing and describe the organization and its activities. No award restrictions are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Greenberg Treasurer
Mailing address: 43 Appletree Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514
Phone: (516) 279-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome a and Estelle R Newman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts ($319K). Together the top 10 received $680K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 79 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (54%), New York (23%), Vermont (9%), Florida (9%), and Ohio (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerome a and Estelle R Newman open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $43K repeat.
- 85% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $535K (2021) to $700K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Spingfield, MA | General | $318,600 |
| Bennington College Bennington, VT | General | $60,000 |
| Justworld International Inc Wellington, FL | General | $60,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild New York, NY | General | $60,000 |
| Public Theater New York, NY | General | $60,000 |
| The Yard Inc Chilmark, MA | General | $60,000 |
| Roots of Reform Judaism Cincinnati, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation Chicago, IL | General | $12,000 |
| Columbia College New York, NY | General | $12,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,696,800 | $1,062,317 | $836,282 | $700,000 | 13 | $700,750 | $944,460 | $751,825 |
| 2025 | $9,470,765 | $1,152,805 | $774,491 | $640,400 | 17 | $641,150 | $1,037,276 | $701,236 |
| 2024 | $9,092,451 | $639,073 | $718,147 | $608,000 | 17 | $608,750 | $534,776 | $640,689 |
| 2023 | $9,171,525 | $195,856 | $774,886 | $660,500 | 16 | $661,250 | $127,952 | $608,707 |
| 2022 | $9,750,555 | $1,433,028 | $743,222 | $605,500 | 16 | $606,250 | $1,318,920 | $661,896 |
| 2021 | $9,060,749 | $1,572,611 | $643,160 | $535,000 | 15 | — | $1,475,201 | $604,804 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome a and Estelle R Newman reported a distributable amount of $752K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to a range of organizations. Among them, JustWorld International describes its mission as transforming the lives of children in impoverished communities around the world. The Yard says it provides a supportive environment for dance development and engages Martha’s Vineyard’s diverse communities through outreach and education. Roots of Reform Judaism says it works to preserve and nurture the historic ideals of classical Reform Judaism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $700,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,200 to $318,600, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $318,600 to Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts; $60,000 each to Bennington College, JustWorld International, Lighthouse Guild, Public Theater, and The Yard; and $25,000 to Roots of Reform Judaism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William C Newman as director/president; Andrew H Levy as director; Michael Greenberg as director/treasurer/secretary; Victoria Woolner Samuels as director/vice-president; and Catherine N Woolner, Leah A Newman, Sarah L Samuels, and Luke Ryan as directors.
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman is led by William C. Newman, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William C. Newman
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew H. Levy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine N. Woolner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah A. Newman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Greenberg
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah L. Samuels
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Woolner Samuels
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Ryan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeffrey A. Newman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: William C. Scott (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Jerome a and Estelle R Newman
How much does Jerome a and Estelle R Newman give each year?
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman gave $700K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $640K across 17 grants.
What is Jerome a and Estelle R Newman's typical grant size?
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,846, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerome a and Estelle R Newman that year got $12K on average.
Where does Jerome a and Estelle R Newman give grants?
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman gives mostly in Massachusetts: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Vermont (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Jerome a and Estelle R Newman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerome a and Estelle R Newman's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerome a and Estelle R Newman's largest grantees?
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman's largest 2026 grantees include Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts ($318,600), Bennington College ($60,000) and Justworld International Inc ($60,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jerome a and Estelle R Newman?
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $701K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $752K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jerome a and Estelle R Newman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to a range of organizations. Among them, JustWorld International describes its mission as transforming the lives of children in impoverished communities around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome a and Estelle R Newman?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerome a and Estelle R Newman's EIN?
Jerome a and Estelle R Newman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6096241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jerome a and Estelle R Newman funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jerome-a-and-estelle-r-newman-morg_866fdb386f2b4d2795aa146eea5df0b4
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