Newberger Family Foundation Inc
Newberger Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its 2025 filing describes its charitable activity as support for various local and federal charities and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Newberger Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Newberger Family Foundation Inc gave $3K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $129.286), top state District of Columbia. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,715
- -86.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -27.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $129
- -81.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $3,491
- -61.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Newberger Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1612 Walden Drive, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 356-3607
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newberger Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ukraine House ($500). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 152 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in DC (43%), Virginia (18%), Georgia (11%), Texas (7%), and Colorado (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Newberger Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $217; repeat grants $115. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $47K (2020). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine House Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc Atlanta, GA | General | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | General | $200 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | General | $200 |
| Bread for the City McLean, VA | General | $200 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Dallas, TX | General | $100 |
| National Capital Poison Falls Church, VA | General | $100 |
| Bethany Beach Vol Fire Dept Bethany Beach, DE | General | $100 |
| JSSA Rockville, MD | General | $100 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,491 | — | $5,493 | $2,715 | 21 | $5,145 | — | $2,958 |
| 2024 | $8,984 | — | $22,958 | $20,146 | 29 | $22,471 | $25,000 | $2,988 |
| 2023 | $6,942 | — | $31,990 | $29,376 | 31 | $31,581 | $35,000 | $3,897 |
| 2022 | $3,932 | — | $38,383 | $36,228 | 35 | $38,353 | $29,441 | $5,805 |
| 2021 | $12,874 | — | $47,124 | $44,955 | 36 | $47,105 | — | $8,662 |
| 2020 | $59,998 | $10,000 | $48,536 | $46,516 | 38 | — | $1,336 | $8,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newberger Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International describes its mission as conserving and studying gorillas in Africa through protection, research, training, and support for local communities. CHALLENGE ASPEN says it provides recreational, educational, and cultural experiences for people with cognitive or physical challenges. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights, while the American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $2,715. Grants ranged from $50 to $500, with a median grant of $100. Notable awards included $500 to Ukraine House; $300 to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International; and $200 each to Planned Parenthood, the US Holocaust Museum, and Bread for the City. The Simon Wiesenthal Center, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the American Heart Association each received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stuart H Newberger as president and Marcy A Leon Newberger as treasurer and secretary.
Newberger Family Foundation Inc is led by Stuart H Newberger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stuart H Newberger
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcy A Leon Newberger
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Newberger Family Foundation Inc
How much does Newberger Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Newberger Family Foundation Inc gave $3K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 29 grants.
What is Newberger Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Newberger Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $129, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Newberger Family Foundation Inc that year got $217 on average.
Where does Newberger Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Newberger Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), McLean, VA (2 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Fairfax, VA (2 grants).
Does Newberger Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Newberger Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Newberger Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Newberger Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ukraine House ($500), Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc ($300) and Planned Parenthood ($200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Newberger Family Foundation Inc?
Newberger Family Foundation Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Newberger Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newberger Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Newberger Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Newberger Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2061680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Newberger Family Foundation Inc 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 June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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