New America Foundation
New America Foundation, known as New America, is a Washington, DC-based public charity that develops research, policy analysis, and other ideas and solutions. Founded in 1998, it describes its mission as generating big ideas and bold solutions for a new America.
New America Foundation at a glance
In short: New America Foundation gave $1.0M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), top state Indiana. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,031,582
- -75.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,890
- -68.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $81,423,136
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to New America Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 740 15Th Street Nw 900, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 986-2700
Website: https://newamerica.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New America Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc ($175K). Together the top 10 received $719K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($90,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 139 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Indiana received the largest share of grant dollars, at 32%, followed by Washington, DC (13%), Virginia (10%), Colorado (9%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is New America Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.0M (2024) to $5.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support grantee's participation in a one year technical assistance academy | $175,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Transfer of Pit Un Funds | $105,845 |
| Alexandria Library Alexandria, VA | Support grantee's role in the national archives 1937 sit-in digitization project for teaching, learning, & tech | $103,237 |
| Horizon Education Alliance Goshen, IN | Support granteet's role as a partnership to advance youth apprenticeship (PAYA)field-based learning partner. | $100,000 |
| Careerwise Colorado Denver, CO | Support grantee's role as a partnership to advance youth apprenticeship (PAYA) national partner | $55,000 |
| Community Organizing and Family Issues Chicago, IL | Support grantee's role on the Illinois eic autofilling ux sprint with na local chicago | $50,000 |
| Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Denver, CO | Support grantee's participation in a one year technical assistance academy | $35,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Support grantee's participation in a one year technical assistance academy | $35,000 |
| NGA Center for Best Practices Washington, DC | Support grantee's role as a partnership to advance youth apprenticeship (PAYA) national partner | $30,000 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA | Support grantee's participation in new America's child care for student parent's at community colleges project | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,423,136 | $37,233,867 | $41,339,553 | $1,031,582 | 22 | $1,864,857 |
| 2023 | $88,026,169 | $46,779,045 | $40,824,022 | $4,286,701 | 29 | $1,071,580 |
| 2022 | $84,345,810 | $40,228,424 | $34,295,343 | $1,486,786 | 22 | $74,473 |
| 2021 | $57,037,802 | $40,604,855 | $37,236,889 | $5,673,216 | 35 | $2,933 |
| 2020 | $58,863,167 | $48,308,665 | $35,998,987 | $3,000,712 | 31 | $132,312 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its mission as renewing America by pursuing the nation’s highest ideals, confronting challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create. Its work includes education and workforce policy, democratic participation and government, technology policy, global security, and family well-being.
Examples of 2024 grants show support for organizations involved in youth apprenticeships, community-college student-parent support, education and workforce partnerships, and technology-related projects. Horizon Education Alliance says it connects schools, businesses, and the community to increase educational attainment and strengthen the workforce. CareerWise Colorado describes its work as forging career pathways through advocacy, apprenticeships, and industry-led partnerships. Community Organizing and Family Issues says it strengthens the power and voice of low-income and working families in civic life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, New America reported 22 grants totaling $1,031,582. Grant amounts ranged from $17,500 to $175,000, with a median of $30,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $175,000 to Central Indiana Corporate Partnership for participation in a one-year technical assistance academy. Other notable grants included $105,845 to New Venture Fund for a transfer of PIT-UN funds; $103,237 to Alexandria Library for its role in a National Archives sit-in digitization project; and $100,000 to Horizon Education Alliance for its role as a Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship field-based learning partner. New Venture Fund describes itself as a fiscal sponsor providing operational and administrative support to projects in areas including education, youth development, public policy, and other fields.
Other grants included $55,000 to CareerWise Colorado for its role as a PAYA national partner, $50,000 to Community Organizing and Family Issues for an Illinois EIC autofilling UX sprint, and $30,000 each to Quinsigamond Community College, an individual recipient Mott Community College, and an individual recipient Community College for participation in New America’s child care for student parents at community colleges project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO; Paul Butler, president and CTO; Barry Howard, COO; Peter Bergen, VP of Global Studies & Fellows; Kevin D. Carey, VP of Education Policy & Knowledge Management; Marla Wilson, VP of Development & Strategic; Lilian Coral, VP of Tech and Democracy Programs; Tara McGuinness, senior director of the New Practice Lab; Shaena L. Glier, senior director of finance; and Elena Silva, senior director of the Education Policy Program.
New America Foundation is led by Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO on every filing since 2020; 14 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne-Marie Slaughter
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$543K (2020) → $571K (2024)
Paul Butler
President & CTO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$352K (2021) → $439K (2024)
Sally Osberg
Director - Chair
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Director - Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lenny T. Mendonca
Director - Chair
Board Member → Director - Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Munoz
Director
Senior Program Advisor to the Executive Officer → Senior Program Advisor to the, 2022
Senior Program Advisor to the → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Mary Alice McCarthy
Senior Director, Center on Edu. & Labor
Senior Director & Center on Executive Director → Senior Director, Center on Education & Labor, 2023
Senior Director, Center on Education & Labor → Senior Director, Center on Edu. & Labor, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$173K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Tara McGuinness
Senior Director & New Practice Lab
Senior Director & New Practice Lab → Senior Director & New Practice, 2022
Senior Director & New Practice → Senior Director & New Practice Lab, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$196K (2021) → $246K (2024)
Elena Silva
Senior Director Education Policy Program
Senior Director & Education Policy Program → Senior Director Education Policy Program, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$224K (2022) → $232K (2024)
Shaena L. Glier
Senior Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$186K (2023) → $227K (2024)
Ashley Swearengin
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashton Kutcher
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene D. Gayle
Director
Chair → Board Member - Chair, 2021
Board Member - Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Fallows
Director - Secretary
Secretary → Board Member - Secretary, 2021
Board Member - Secretary → Director - Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael M. Crow
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona Mourshed
Director - Treasurer
Board Member → Director - Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reid Hoffman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Abernethy
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Karabell
Director
Treasurer → Board Member - Treasurer, 2021
Board Member - Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moira Shourie
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Lozano
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Katz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Radden Keefe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry C. Howard
COO
Cfao → COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$240K (2020) → $301K (2024)
Kevin D. Carey
Vice President Edu. Policy & Knowledge Management
Vice President Edu, Policy & Knowledge Management → Vice President Edu, Policy & Knowledg, 2022
Vice President Edu, Policy & Knowledg → Vice President Edu. Policy & Knowledge Management, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$268K (2020) → $291K (2024)
Peter Bergen
Vice President Global Studies & Fellows
Vice President, Global Studies & Fellows → Vice President, Global Studies & Fello, 2022
Vice President, Global Studies & Fello → Vice President Global Studies & Fellows, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$262K (2020) → $294K (2024)
Peter Singer
Senior Fellow & Strategist
Senior Fellow & Strategies → Senior Fellow & Strategist, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$242K (2020) → $225K (2024)
Lilian Coral
Vice President Tech & Democracy Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$227K (2023) → $230K (2024)
Marla Wilson
Vice President Development & Strategic
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$260K (2023) → $265K (2024)
Theodore R. Johnson
Senior Advisor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$224K (2023) → $228K (2024)
Todd Park
Director - Vice Chair
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Director - Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Fareed Zakaria (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine Gehl (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Freston (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark S. Schmitt (2020–2022) — Senior Director & Political Re
- Former: Maxine Clark (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Serl Shabo (2020–2022) — Senior Fellow & Better Life La
- Former: William W. Gerrity (2020–2022) — Board Member - Vice Chair
- Former: Chhaya Kapadia (2022) — Interim Director & Open Technology Institute
- Former: Atul A. Gawande MD MPH (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Brooks (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Calabrese (2020–2021) — Director & Wireless Future Project
- Former: R. Boykin Curry (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah J. Morris (2020–2021) — Dirctor & Open Technology Institute
- Former: David G. Bradley (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tomicah Tillemann-Dick (2020) — Director & Digital Impact
- Former: Tyra A. Mariani (2020) — President & COO
- Former: Walter Russell Mead (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $571K, to Anne-Marie Slaughter (CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New America Foundation
How much does New America Foundation give each year?
New America Foundation gave $1.0M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.3M across 29 grants.
What is New America Foundation's typical grant size?
New America Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $46,890, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from New America Foundation that year got $52K on average.
Where does New America Foundation give grants?
New America Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does New America Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on New America Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are New America Foundation's largest grantees?
New America Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc ($175,000), New Venture Fund ($105,845) and Alexandria Library ($103,237), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($90,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New America Foundation?
New America Foundation reported $81.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.2M.
What does New America Foundation fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its mission as renewing America by pursuing the nation’s highest ideals, confronting challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New America Foundation?
New America Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check newamerica.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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