Louis E Newman Charitable Trust
The Louis E Newman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Los Altos, California. Its 2024 grants supported religious organizations, Israeli-Palestinian coexistence and conflict-resolution work, and organizations working in areas including humanitarian response, social services, and racial justice.
Louis E Newman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Louis E Newman Charitable Trust gave $34K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,032
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,361
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $591,894
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Louis E Newman Charitable Trust
- 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: 899 Lundy Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024-5932
Phone: (612) 699-6741
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis E Newman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Israel Fund ($7K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 114 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the share of grant dollars by recipient state was 37% to organizations in Washington, DC; 33% in California; 13% in Minnesota; 10% in New York; and 3% in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Louis E Newman Charitable Trust gives
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1K (2022) to $358K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund Washington, DC | Civic - Israel | $6,700 |
| Kol Emeth Congregation Palo Alto, CA | Religious | $4,322 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Mendota Heights, MN | Religious | $3,500 |
| ETZ Chayim Congregation Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Negotiation Strategies Institute Washington, DC | Israeli-Palestinian Co-Existence Organization | $2,000 |
| Alliance for Middle East Peace Washington, DC | Peace and Conflict Resolutionisraeli-Palestinian Co-Existence | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace San Francisco, CA | Peace and Conflict Resolutionisraeli-Palestinian Co-Existence | $1,000 |
| Dayenu Jewish Call to Climate Action New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mt Tamalpais College San Quentin, CA | College in Prison Program | $1,000 |
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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 | $591,894 | $37,655 | $35,965 | $34,032 | 25 | $34,442 | $36,845 | $18,528 |
| 2023 | $590,204 | $21,806 | $36,258 | $34,602 | 21 | $34,997 | $20,936 | $19,046 |
| 2022 | $604,656 | $33,759 | $68,502 | $1,000 | 1 | $63,674 | $32,915 | $20,655 |
| 2021 | $639,399 | $345,003 | $359,748 | $357,900 | 50 | $358,324 | $346,081 | $26,569 |
| 2020 | $627,529 | $35,662 | $65,968 | $64,197 | 17 | — | $32,055 | $20,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis E Newman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included religious support, civic work related to Israel, Israeli-Palestinian coexistence, peace and conflict resolution, a college-in-prison program, and social services.
Some grantees describe their own work as advancing liberal democracy and equality in Israel (New Israel Fund), building conditions for peace and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians (Alliance for Middle East Peace), and responding to humanitarian crises (International Rescue Committee). Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 25 grants totaling $34,032. Grants ranged from $500 to $6,700, with a median of $1,000. It made 21 grants totaling $34,602 in 2023 and one grant of $1,000 in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $6,700 to New Israel Fund, $4,322 to Kol Emeth Congregation, $3,500 to Beth Jacob Congregation, $3,500 to Etz Chayim Congregation, and $2,000 to Negotiation Strategies Institute. Other recipients included Alliance for Middle East Peace, American Friends of Combatants for Peace, Dayenu Jewish Call to Climate Action, International Rescue Committee, Mt Tamalpais College, Parents Circle Families Forum, and Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Louis Newman is listed as trustee.
Louis E Newman Charitable Trust is led by Louis Newman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis Newman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Louis E Newman Charitable Trust
How much does Louis E Newman Charitable Trust give each year?
Louis E Newman Charitable Trust gave $34K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 21 grants.
What is Louis E Newman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Louis E Newman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,361, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louis E Newman Charitable Trust give grants?
Louis E Newman Charitable Trust's top state is District of Columbia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (33%) and Minnesota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does Louis E Newman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Louis E Newman Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louis E Newman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Louis E Newman Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include New Israel Fund ($6,700), Kol Emeth Congregation ($4,322) and Beth Jacob Congregation ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Louis E Newman Charitable Trust?
Louis E Newman Charitable Trust reported $592K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louis E Newman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included religious support, civic work related to Israel, Israeli-Palestinian coexistence, peace and conflict resolution, a college-in-prison program, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis E Newman Charitable Trust?
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 Louis E Newman Charitable Trust's EIN?
Louis E Newman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1850021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Louis E Newman Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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