Newman Family Foundation
The Newman Family Foundation is a private foundation classified as a charitable organization under IRS code 501(c)(3). The foundation is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a registered address at 1120 Ginkgo Lane, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1038. The organization was recognized as tax-exempt in September 2000.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$225K
-10.0% YoY
Grant Count
31
+10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-18.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation operates as a private independent foundation focused on grantmaking based on its charitable endowment. As a family foundation, it makes grants aligned with its charitable mission and priorities.
Grantmaking
The Newman Family Foundation demonstrates active grantmaking activity. According to recent data, the foundation distributed $224,900 in total giving, positioning it among the top foundations by total giving in the Philadelphia area.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the most recent available tax period (December 2021), the foundation held assets of approximately $25 million. The foundation generates revenue through its endowment to support its grantmaking activities.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY HARTLEY NEWMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELISSA KRAMER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL NEWMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID NEWMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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