Leon S Newton Foundation
Leon S Newton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oak Bluffs, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leon S Newton Foundation at a glance
In short: Leon S Newton Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $625), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,750
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $625
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $17,281
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leon S Newton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Boston University ($1K). Together the top 6 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Leon S Newton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 650% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $4K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | General Donation | $500 |
| Chabad of MV Vineyard Haven, MA | General Donation | $500 |
| Chabad Lauderdale by the Sea Lauderdale by the Sea, FL | General Donation | $500 |
| Seeds of Peace New York, NY | General Donation | $250 |
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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 | $17,281 | $4,592 | $5,838 | $3,750 | 6 | $3,750 | $4,592 | $2,440 |
| 2023 | $18,527 | $1,608 | $1,770 | — | — | — | $929 | $2,109 |
| 2022 | $18,689 | $894 | $3,939 | $3,650 | 7 | $3,650 | $894 | $2,243 |
| 2021 | $21,734 | $833 | $3,564 | $500 | 1 | — | $833 | $2,272 |
| 2020 | $24,465 | $3,041 | $5,339 | $3,600 | 5 | — | $3,041 | $2,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leon S Newton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leon S Newton Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine J. Newton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet F. Weinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fred C. Newton
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alex F. Newton (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Alice Constance Newton (2020–2023) — Head of Distribution Committee
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 Leon S Newton Foundation
How much does Leon S Newton Foundation give each year?
Leon S Newton Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Leon S Newton Foundation's typical grant size?
Leon S Newton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $625, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leon S Newton Foundation give grants?
Leon S Newton Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Leon S Newton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leon S Newton Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leon S Newton Foundation's largest grantees?
Leon S Newton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Boston University ($1,000), Mass General Hospital ($1,000) and Brigham and Women's Hospital ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leon S Newton Foundation?
Leon S Newton Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Leon S Newton Foundation's EIN?
Leon S Newton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6050966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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