Newtmont Foundation
Newtmont Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Massachusetts, California, Virginia, Maine, and other locations, including hospitals, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and community organizations.
Newtmont Foundation at a glance
In short: Newtmont Foundation gave $1.3M across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,255,743
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,621
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $254,108
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Newtmont Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Chapman Leedy as the contact and requests a general application form with a proposed budget. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Chapman Leedy
Mailing address: 112 Revere St Apt 31, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (407) 491-1049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newtmont Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Thomas Jefferson Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $895K.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 232 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 31% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 24% to California, 20% to Virginia, and 18% to Maine. The remaining 3% is listed with an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Newtmont Foundation gives
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Jefferson Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Pledge Payment 1 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Various | $200,000 |
| Boston College Boston, MA | For the mcmullen museum of art & the peter mcmulaughlin saint columbkille schlorship fund | $105,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland Santa Barbara, CA | Pledge Payment | $50,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME | Fund for MDI Hospital | $50,000 |
| Mount Desert Community Development Corporation Ne Harbor, ME | NEH Ice Rink | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society Boston, MA | Fund & Membership | $45,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $40,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Church and Senior High School | Rise and Shine | $40,000 |
| Bishop High School Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $30,000 |
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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 | $254,108 | $1,301,523 | $1,274,289 | $1,255,743 | 64 | $1,265,017 | $2,251 | $16,915 |
| 2024 | $226,874 | $1,000,000 | $1,124,010 | $1,115,880 | 65 | $1,124,010 | — | $23,964 |
| 2023 | $350,884 | $560,000 | $745,823 | $729,100 | 55 | $745,823 | — | $22,417 |
| 2022 | $536,707 | $1,000,000 | $684,055 | $677,000 | 47 | $684,055 | — | $22,347 |
| 2021 | $220,762 | $250,000 | $29,238 | $25,000 | 1 | $29,238 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newtmont Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health care, history, education, horticulture, and community services. For example, Mount Desert Island Hospital describes its mission as providing compassionate care and strengthening community health, while the Massachusetts Historical Society says it promotes understanding of Massachusetts and U.S. history. Ganna Walska Lotusland describes its work as preserving and enhancing its botanical gardens and estate, and educating and inspiring visitors through its collections, horticulture, and plant conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 64 grants totaling $1,255,743. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $250,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $250,000 to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, $200,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital, and $105,000 to Boston College for the McMullen Museum of Art and the Peter McM… Saint Columbkille Scholarship Fund. Other awards included $50,000 each to Ganna Walska Lotusland, Mount Desert Island Hospital, and Mount Desert Community Development Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chapman Leedy as president and Chris Toomey as director.
Newtmont Foundation is led by Chapman Leedy, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chapman Leedy
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Toomey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Newtmont Foundation
How much does Newtmont Foundation give each year?
Newtmont Foundation gave $1.3M across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 65 grants.
What is Newtmont Foundation's typical grant size?
Newtmont Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,621, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Newtmont Foundation give grants?
Newtmont Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (20 grants), Boston, MA (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Southwest Harbor, ME (4 grants).
Does Newtmont Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Newtmont Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Newtmont Foundation's largest grantees?
Newtmont Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Thomas Jefferson Foundation ($250,000), Massachusetts General Hospital ($200,000) and Boston College ($105,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Newtmont Foundation?
Newtmont Foundation reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Newtmont Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health care, history, education, horticulture, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newtmont Foundation?
The filing lists Chapman Leedy as the contact and requests a general application form with a proposed budget. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Newtmont Foundation's EIN?
Newtmont Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1267501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Newtmont Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/newtmont-foundation-morg_b90d9758bc8e4c05914f75c978a18ca9
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