New America Foundation
New America (formerly the New America Foundation) is an American liberal think tank founded in 1999. The organization operates as a "think-and-action tank" that combines research, technology development, solutions networks, media, and public forums. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Oakland, California and Chicago, Illinois.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$81.4M
-7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-75.9% YoY
Grant Count
22
-24.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-68.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: New America is dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize the nation's highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create.
Primary Focus Areas:
- National security
- Technology and democracy
- Health and gender
- Energy
- Education and work
- Economy
- Democratic futures
- Thriving families
- Global security
Grantmaking
New America receives grants from major foundations to support its work. According to available records, the organization has received 26 grants totaling $8,107,500 from the MacArthur Foundation between 2001 and 2025, with grant categories including MacArthur Fellows, Technology in the Public Interest, Journalism & Media, New Work, and Human Rights and Policy Research.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
New America operates in 15 countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, Germany, and South Africa. Within the United States, the organization maintains a local presence through New America Chicago and New America California, which promote effective local problem-solving and work with thought leaders to shape federal and regional policy recommendations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $37.2 million
- Expenses: $41.3 million
- Total Assets: $81.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $29.1 million
Staff: The organization employs 247 people.
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since July 1998; EIN: 52-2096845
Rating: New America received a Four-Star rating (98% score) from independent charity evaluators, with particular strength in Accountability & Finance.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $81,423,136 | $88,026,169 | $84,345,810 |
| Revenue | $37,233,867 | $46,779,045 | $40,228,424 |
| Expenses | $41,339,553 | $40,824,022 | $34,295,343 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,864,857 | $1,071,580 | $74,473 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc ($175,000), New Venture Fund ($105,845), Alexandria Library ($103,237).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAREERWISE COLORADO DENVER, CO | SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA) NATIONAL PARTNER | $55,000 |
| HORIZON EDUCATION ALLIANCE GOSHEN, IN | SUPPORT GRANTEET'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA)FIELD-BASED LEARNING PARTNER. | $100,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA)FIELD-BASED LEARNING PARTNER. | $25,000 |
| FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES SACRAMENTO, CA | SUPPORT GRANTEET'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA)FIELD-BASED LEARNING PARTNER. | $25,000 |
| NGA CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA) NATIONAL PARTNER | $30,000 |
| EMPLOYINDY INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA)FIELD-BASED LEARNING PARTNER. | $25,000 |
| NEW VENTURE FUND WASHINGTON, DC | TRANSFER OF PIT UN FUNDS | $105,845 |
| NC BUSINESS COMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION INC RALEIGH, NC | SUPPORT GRANTEE'S PARTICIPATION IN A ONE YEAR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACADEMY | $25,000 |
| CHATTANOOGA CHAMBER FOUNDATION CHATTANOOGA, TN | SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA) NATIONAL PARTNER | $17,500 |
| COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND FAMILY ISSUES CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE ON THE ILLINOIS EIC AUTOFILLING UX SPRINT WITH NA LOCAL CHICAGO | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- CEO: Anne-Marie Slaughter
- Chair: Sally R. Osberg
- Founders: Ted Halstead, Sherle Schwenninger, Michael Lind, and Walter Russell Mead
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE-MARIE SLAUGHTER | CEO | 40 | $570,709 |
| PAUL BUTLER | PRESIDENT & CTO | 40 | $438,951 |
| BARRY HOWARD | COO | 40 | $301,435 |
| PETER BERGEN | VP. GLOBAL STUDIES & FELLOWS | 40 | $293,962 |
| KEVIN D CAREY | VP. EDU. POLICY & KNOWLEDGE MGMT | 40 | $291,023 |
| MARLA WILSON | VP. DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC | 40 | $265,457 |
| LILIAN CORAL | VP. TECH AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAMS | 40 | $230,442 |
| TARA MCGUINNESS | SENIOR DIRECTOR, NEW PRACTICE LAB | 40 | $246,048 |
| SHAENA L GLIER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $226,596 |
| ELENA SILVA | SR. DIR. EDUCATION POLICY PROGRAM | 40 | $232,309 |
| THEODORE R JOHNSON | SENIOR ADVISOR | 40 | $228,174 |
| MARY ALICE MCCARTHY | SENIOR DIR., CENTER ON EDU. & LABOR | 40 | $219,492 |
| PETER SINGER | SENIOR FELLOW & STRATEGIST | 40 | $224,976 |
| CECILIA MUNOZ | DIRECTOR | 9 | $65,000 |
| LENNY T MENDONCA | DIRECTOR - CHAIR (THRU 5/24) | 1 | — |
| SALLY OSBERG | DIRECTOR - CHAIR (AS OF 5/24) | 1 | — |
| TODD PARK | DIRECTOR - VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MONA MOURSHED | DIRECTOR - TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES FALLOWS | DIRECTOR - SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROBERT ABERNETHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL M CROW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HELENE D GAYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REID HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZACHARY KARABELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON KATZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHTON KUTCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONICA LOZANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOIRA SHOURIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY SWEARENGIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
New America has been active in advancing policy research and solutions across its focus areas. Recent initiatives include work on youth apprenticeship programs, nuclear policy forecasting, student data collection practices, technology regulation, voting reform, and eviction response networks. The organization continues to generate research publications and host convenings that bring together civic leaders, nonprofit advocates, and policymakers to address shared challenges.
New America\u2019s Eviction Data Response Network Announces $3.1 Million\Frequently Asked Questions
What does New America Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** New America is dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize the nation's highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create. **Primary Focus Areas:** • National security • Technology and democracy • Health and gender • Energy • Education and work • Economy • Democratic futures • Thriving families • Global security
How do I apply for a grant from New America Foundation?
New America receives grants from major foundations to support its work. According to available records, the organization has received 26 grants totaling $8,107,500 from the MacArthur Foundation between 2001 and 2025, with grant categories including MacArthur Fellows, Technology in the Public Interest, Journalism & Media, New Work, and Human Rights and Policy Research. Recent grant activity includes: • A 2025 grant of $16,100 to support a CivicSpace roundtable focused on finding common ground an…
Where does New America Foundation make grants?
New America operates in 15 countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, Germany, and South Africa. Within the United States, the organization maintains a local presence through New America Chicago and New America California, which promote effective local problem-solving and work with thought leaders to shape federal and regional policy recommendations.
What size grants does New America Foundation award?
In 2024, New America Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New America Foundation's EIN?
New America Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2096845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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