Leon S Newton Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Oak Bluffs, MA EIN: 04-6050966

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.

Key facts about Leon S Newton Foundation

In short: Leon S Newton Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $625), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
04-6050966
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$3,750
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$625
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$17,281
Primary geography
Massachusetts (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17K

-6.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$4K

Grant Count

6

Avg Grant Size

$625

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

BostonNew YorkConcordLauderdale By The SeaRedwoodVineyard Haven

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K$4K5 grants2020 1 grant2021 7 grants2022 0 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $4K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $4K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Trustees of Boston University: $1KTrustees of Boston University$1KMass General Hospital: $1KMass General Hospital$1KBrigham and Women's Hospital: $500Brigham and Women's Hospital$500Chabad of MV: $500Chabad of MV$500Chabad Lauderdale by the Sea: $500Chabad Lauderdale by the Sea$500Seeds of Peace: $250Seeds of Peace$250

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

19<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of Boston University Boston, MAGeneral Donation$1,000
Mass General Hospital Boston, MAGeneral Donation$1,000
Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MAGeneral Donation$500
Chabad of MV Vineyard Haven, MAGeneral Donation$500
Chabad Lauderdale by the Sea Lauderdale by the Sea, FLGeneral Donation$500
Seeds of Peace New York, NYGeneral Donation$250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2K$4K$6K$8K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$17,281$18,527$18,689
Revenue$4,592$1,608$894
Expenses$5,838$1,770$3,939
Qualifying Distributions$3,750—$3,650
Net Investment Income$4,592$929$894
Distributable Amount$2,440$2,109$2,243

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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