New Field Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.6M.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$825K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New Field Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About New Field Foundation
Based on IRS filings
New Field Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,303,830 |
| Revenue | $11,907 | $330,698 |
| Expenses | $2,194,983 | $589,251 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,194,313 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $405 |
| Distributable Amount | $52,468 | $104,565 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Rudolf Steiner Foundation ($1,559,035), Neo Philanthropy Inc ($90,782).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rudolf Steiner Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $1,559,035 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $90,782 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Thomson Sargent | President | 4 | — |
| Barbara Sargent | Sect'y/Treas | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Field Foundation?
New Field Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does New Field Foundation operate?
New Field Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does New Field Foundation award?
In 2021, New Field Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $825K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is New Field Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, New Field Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is New Field Foundation's EIN?
New Field Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0029270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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