Newman Foundation
Newman Foundation is a private foundation based in San Marcos, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $84,000 to charitable organizations in Washington, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Newman Foundation at a glance
In short: Newman Foundation gave $84K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Washington. 100% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,000
- -49.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,636
- -72.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,554,518
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (11 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (49% 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 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: 2713 Leslie Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (940) 566-0990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ttawaxt Birth Justice Center ($30K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 53 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 45% to recipients in Texas, and 6% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Newman Foundation open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 11 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K. How we count
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% 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 $84K (2024) to $238K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ttawaxt Birth Justice Center Wapato, WA | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc Houston, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Out Youth Austin Austin, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Broke Thespians Theater San Marcos, TX | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Clark Elementary Issaquah, WA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Hays County Food Bank San Marcos, TX | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Hernandez Elementary School San Marcos, TX | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Humane Society Washington, DC | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Texas Vignette Dallas, TX | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Seattle Rugby Club Seattle, WA | Program Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,554,518 | $187,332 | $100,024 | $84,000 | 11 | $84,000 | $173,898 | $132,968 |
| 2023 | $2,467,134 | $117,181 | $177,581 | $167,800 | 6 | $167,800 | $103,945 | $111,728 |
| 2022 | $2,524,844 | $162,373 | $118,231 | $102,500 | 6 | $105,268 | $151,516 | $110,918 |
| 2021 | $2,477,752 | $1,007,047 | $125,282 | $107,200 | 7 | $107,912 | $1,003,459 | $57,961 |
| 2020 | $1,594,807 | $194,435 | $254,467 | $238,200 | 23 | — | $181,962 | $68,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $133K 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 included program support for organizations working in areas such as birth justice, public theater, youth services, food assistance, education, animal welfare, and rugby.
TTAWAXT Birth Justice Center describes its mission as reducing infant and maternal mortality by nurturing a health birthing community grounded in Indigenous ancestral knowledge. Miller Theatre Advisory Board says it stewards public and private funds to provide free, professional-caliber performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre for the cultural enrichment of Houston’s diverse communities and visitors. Hays County Food Bank says its mission is to alleviate hunger by distributing food to food-deprived families through a network of volunteers and other agencies in Hays County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $84,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest award was $30,000 to TTAWAXT Birth Justice Center in Wapato, Washington. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to Miller Theatre Advisory Board in Houston and Out Youth Austin; and $5,000 each to Broke Thespians Theater, Clark Elementary, Hays County Food Bank, Hernandez Elementary School, and the Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James K. Newman as president, secretary, treasurer, and director; Gloria A. Newman as vice president and director; and Matthew L. Newman and Katherine E. Newman as directors.
Newman Foundation is led by James K. Newman, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James K. Newman
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria A. Newman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew L. Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Foundation
How much does Newman Foundation give each year?
Newman Foundation gave $84K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 6 grants.
What is Newman Foundation's typical grant size?
Newman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Newman Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Newman Foundation give grants?
Newman Foundation's top state is Washington, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (45%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Marcos, TX (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Newman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Newman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are Newman Foundation's largest grantees?
Newman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ttawaxt Birth Justice Center ($30,000), Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc ($10,000) and Out Youth Austin ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Newman Foundation?
Newman Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (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 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations working in areas such as birth justice, public theater, youth services, food assistance, education, animal welfare, and rugby. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newman 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 Foundation's EIN?
Newman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2680607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Newman 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 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/newman-foundation-morg_7af746f2377a4e9a9b8dfb6bd29067a5
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