Newman Family Foundation
The Newman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mercer Island, Washington. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations including Jewish community and educational institutions, humanitarian organizations, and organizations addressing Holocaust education and ovarian cancer.
Newman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Newman Family Foundation gave $456K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Washington. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $456,020
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,725
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $11,060,533
- +7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (15 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Newman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9097 North Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (425) 681-3083
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brothers for Life ($60K). Together the top 10 received $365K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 115 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 28% to New York, 8% to Washington, DC, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Newman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 29 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $159K (2020) to $491K (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | General Support | $36,000 |
| Seattle Academy SAAS Seattle, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Seattle Hebrew Academy Seattle, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation Seattle, WA | General Support | $27,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity Seattle, WA | General Support | $26,800 |
| Hillel UW Seattle, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Stand With Us Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,060,533 | $210,867 | $470,850 | $456,020 | 29 | $457,258 | $209,628 | $543,328 |
| 2023 | $10,289,446 | $367,156 | $525,162 | $490,665 | 29 | $491,910 | $365,911 | $441,888 |
| 2022 | $1,838,249 | $447,828 | $443,203 | $438,100 | 25 | $440,522 | $445,406 | $396,866 |
| 2021 | $1,833,624 | $53,031 | $250,370 | $247,900 | 20 | $248,406 | $52,524 | $431,257 |
| 2020 | $2,030,963 | $200,987 | $158,600 | $158,600 | 12 | — | $200,987 | $304,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $543K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli heroism through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid for injured combat veterans. Worldwide Friends Foundation describes Israel Friends and Ukraine Friends as humanitarian missions launched in response to emergencies.
Seattle Hebrew Academy says it provides a Judaic and secular education and serves the Jewish community with adult education, parenting classes, and other activities. The Holocaust Center for Humanity says it teaches the lessons of the Holocaust and encourages students to confront bigotry and promote human dignity. Camp Solomon Schechter describes a camp experience rooted in Jewish tradition and culture. The Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer says it works toward a world where ovarian cancer can be prevented, caught early, or cured.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $456,020. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $60,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest grants included $60,000 each to Brothers for Life and Worldwide Friends Foundation, $50,000 to American Technion Society, $36,000 to Hillel International, and $30,000 each to Seattle Academy SAAS and Seattle Hebrew Academy. Other notable grants included $27,000 to Jewish Federation, $26,800 to Holocaust Center for Humanity, and $25,000 to Hillel UW. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan S Newman and Naomi Newman as directors.
Newman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan S Newman
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Newman Family Foundation
How much does Newman Family Foundation give each year?
Newman Family Foundation gave $456K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $491K across 29 grants.
What is Newman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Newman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $15,725, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Newman Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Newman Family Foundation give grants?
Newman Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (12 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Mercer Island, WA (5 grants) and Bellevue, WA (2 grants).
Does Newman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Newman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Newman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Newman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brothers for Life ($60,000), Worldwide Friends Foundation ($60,000) and American Technion Society ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Newman Family Foundation?
Newman Family Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $457K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $543K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Newman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli heroism through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid for injured combat veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newman Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Newman Family Foundation's EIN?
Newman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2003900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Newman Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Newman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 30, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/newman-family-foundation-morg_d73e3b3bcb4c485580eabb26b66b21b4
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