John & Florence Newman Foundation
The John & Florence Newman Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $1,031,650, with recipients including organizations working in health care, journalism, environmental conservation, education, and nonprofit leadership.
John & Florence Newman Foundation at a glance
In short: John & Florence Newman Foundation gave $1.0M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Texas. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,031,650
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,239
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $28,506,174
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (10 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% 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 John & Florence Newman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 112 E Pecan 1330, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 226-0371
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Florence Newman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Antonio Area Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $673K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 122 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Texas received 82% of grant dollars, those in New York received 10%, and those in Rhode Island received 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John & Florence Newman Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 32 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 (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 $515K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | General | $100,000 |
| The Independent Production Fund Inc New York City, NY | Alchemy Documentary | $100,000 |
| The Ann and John Newman Family Fund Warwick, RI | General | $90,000 |
| The Sarah Roberts French Home San Antonio, TX | General | $75,150 |
| Planned Parenthood South Texas San Antonio, TX | Covid Challenge | $75,000 |
| San Antonio Report San Antonio, TX | San Antonio Cityfest | $60,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance Austin, TX | Roots and Reach Initiative | $50,000 |
| Bandera Canyonlands Alliance Vanderpool, TX | General | $45,000 |
| Texas Public Radio San Antonio, TX | General | $45,000 |
| City Education Partners San Antonio, TX | General | $33,000 |
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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 | $28,506,174 | $2,635,716 | $1,607,806 | $1,031,650 | 32 | $1,165,525 | $2,225,015 | $1,441,058 |
| 2023 | $27,410,978 | $2,158,192 | $1,594,904 | $1,141,350 | 27 | $1,247,625 | $1,817,519 | $1,187,350 |
| 2022 | $26,303,884 | $2,187,547 | $1,666,061 | $1,093,750 | 24 | $1,189,900 | $1,781,415 | $1,273,580 |
| 2021 | $27,123,197 | $9,998,057 | $1,029,589 | $515,057 | 19 | $608,833 | $3,142,372 | $1,148,651 |
| 2020 | $17,298,614 | $1,078,234 | $1,318,689 | $920,683 | 20 | — | $864,509 | $887,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Florence Newman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Sarah Roberts French Home describes its mission as providing quality health care to infirm and elderly community members. Planned Parenthood South Texas says it provides family planning and sexual health care, with particular emphasis on low-income and medically underserved populations. San Antonio Report describes its work as publishing a local online news source, while Hill Country Alliance says it brings partners together to preserve the Texas Hill Country’s open spaces, night skies, waters, and character. The Nonprofit Council says it supports, connects, and strengthens nonprofit leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $1,031,650. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000. In 2023, it reported 27 grants totaling $1,141,350. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 32 grants totaling $1 million.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $100,000 to San Antonio Area Foundation for general purposes and $100,000 to The Independent Production Fund Inc for “Alchemy Documentary.” The Ann and John Newman Family Fund received $90,000 for general purposes. Other notable grants included $75,150 to The Sarah Roberts French Home for general purposes; $75,000 to Planned Parenthood South Texas for “COVID Challenge”; and $60,000 to San Antonio Report for “San Antonio Cityfest.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John E Newman Jr as president and treasurer; Ann J Newman as vice president and secretary; Guillermina Lopez as assistant secretary; and Olivia B Newman and Juliana E Newman as directors.
John & Florence Newman Foundation is led by John E. Newman Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John E. Newman Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliana E. Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia B. Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann J. Newman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guillermina Lopez
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/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 John & Florence Newman Foundation
How much does John & Florence Newman Foundation give each year?
John & Florence Newman Foundation gave $1.0M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 27 grants.
What is John & Florence Newman Foundation's typical grant size?
John & Florence Newman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,239, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John & Florence Newman Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does John & Florence Newman Foundation give grants?
John & Florence Newman Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (24 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does John & Florence Newman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 66% of John & Florence Newman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John & Florence Newman Foundation's largest grantees?
John & Florence Newman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Antonio Area Foundation ($100,000), The Independent Production Fund Inc ($100,000) and The Ann and John Newman Family Fund ($90,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John & Florence Newman Foundation?
John & Florence Newman Foundation reported $28.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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 John & Florence Newman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Sarah Roberts French Home describes its mission as providing quality health care to infirm and elderly community members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Florence Newman Foundation?
The foundation 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 John & Florence Newman Foundation's EIN?
John & Florence Newman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2525348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John & Florence Newman 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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