The Newman Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1999 and based in Mercer Island, Washington. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since November 2000.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.1M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$456K
-7.1% YoY
Grant Count
29
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Newman Family Foundation primarily focuses on:
- General support for Jewish organizations and institutions
- Jewish student life and community support
- Education through lessons of the Holocaust
- Educational initiatives and programs
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in the Pacific Northwest, with a concentration on institutions in Washington State, particularly the Seattle area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $10.3 million
- Total Revenue: $367,156
- Total Expenses: $525,162
- Total Liabilities: $0
Staffing: The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,060,533 | $10,289,446 | $1,838,249 |
| Revenue | $210,867 | $367,156 | $447,828 |
| Expenses | $470,850 | $525,162 | $443,203 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $457,258 | $491,910 | $440,522 |
| Net Investment Income | $209,628 | $365,911 | $445,406 |
| Distributable Amount | $543,328 | $441,888 | $396,866 |
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
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jonathan S. Newman, Director
- Naomi Newman, Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan S Newman | Director | 1 | — |
| Naomi Newman | Director | 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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