Newman Foundation Inc
Newman Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $57K.
Newman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Newman Foundation Inc gave $52K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,791
- -84.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,755
- -88.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,476,810
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Newman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($17K). Together the top 9 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Newman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $341K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $52K.
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc Palmetto, FL | General Operating Support | $16,791 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum Inc St Petersburg, FL | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Inc Altamonte Springs, FL | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| University of the South Sewanee, FL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Rotary Club of Tampa Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| University of South Florida Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Tampa Jewish Family Services Inc Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Chiselers Inc Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,476,810 | $219,660 | $68,361 | $51,791 | 9 | $53,235 | $57,351 | $89,001 |
| 2024 | $1,328,308 | $247,276 | $353,528 | $340,832 | 7 | $343,549 | $87,989 | $72,534 |
| 2023* | $1,434,560 | $374,793 | $111,077 | $99,832 | 14 | $105,235 | $63,539 | $85,493 |
| 2022 | $1,170,844 | $181,873 | $55,197 | $46,533 | 12 | $50,546 | $25,974 | $65,858 |
| 2021 | $1,044,168 | $202,399 | $39,995 | $30,333 | 9 | — | $47,966 | $59,397 |
| 2020 | $997,903 | $40,067 | $53,138 | $44,660 | 11 | — | $34,005 | $45,180 |
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newman Foundation Inc is led by Eric Newman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Newman
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merideth Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyris Newman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Newman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shira Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Newman Foundation Inc
How much does Newman Foundation Inc give each year?
Newman Foundation Inc gave $52K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $341K across 7 grants.
What is Newman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Newman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,755, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Newman Foundation Inc give grants?
Newman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (5 grants).
Does Newman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Newman Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Newman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Newman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($16,791), Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc ($10,000) and Florida Holocaust Museum Inc ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Newman Foundation Inc?
Newman Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (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 is Newman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Newman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6150341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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