Newton Family Foundation Inc
Newton Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cumby, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $162,112, with all listed grant purposes designated “GENERAL FUND.”
Newton Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Newton Family Foundation Inc gave $162K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Illinois. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,112
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,807
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,900
- Total assets
- $429,916
- -13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (41% 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 Newton Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4222 Farm Road 3134, Cumby, TX 75433-5768
Phone: (918) 836-2929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newton Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A Light to the Nations ($67K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. Illinois received 41% and Kansas 26%; Texas received 8%, while Georgia and Indiana each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Newton Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 699% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $115K (2023) to $179K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Light to the Nations Woodridge, IL | General Fund | $67,000 |
| Hatikva Project Overland Park, KS | General Fund | $42,500 |
| Lamplighter Ministries Carmel, IN | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Multiply Equip Impact Inc Waycross, GA | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Fellowship of Israel Related Minist | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Give Hope Ministries San Diego, CA | General Fund | $5,500 |
| Jessica Friends Community Cumby, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| House of Stephanas Chattanooga, TN | General Fund | $4,900 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $4,462 |
| Springs of Hope Foundation McKinney, TX | General Fund | $3,250 |
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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 | $429,916 | $20,577 | $175,491 | $162,112 | 15 | $162,112 | $7,198 | $23,182 |
| 2023 | $495,826 | $1,104 | $138,677 | $114,904 | 13 | $114,904 | — | $26,568 |
| 2022 | $585,664 | $-1,129 | $157,265 | $130,170 | 15 | $130,170 | — | $34,548 |
| 2021 | $812,994 | $2,507 | $136,755 | $123,190 | 14 | $123,190 | — | $6,714 |
| 2020 | $37,976 | $104,761 | $189,164 | $179,170 | 18 | — | — | $1,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newton Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K 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 went to charitable organizations whose stated missions include Christian ministry, missionary support, community service, and support for a Messianic Hebrew school. For example, A Light to the Nations describes its work as seeking to bring people to Jesus, serve people in need, and inspire the church. Friends of Makor HaTikvah says it fosters the growth and development of a Messianic Hebrew school in Jerusalem. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $162,112 across 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $67,000, with a median grant of $4,900. Its largest grants included $67,000 to A Light to the Nations, $42,500 to Hatikva Project, $8,000 to Lamplighter Ministries, and $7,000 to Multiply Equip Impact Inc. Other grants included $5,500 to Give Hope Ministries, $5,000 to Jessica Friends Community, and $4,900 to House of Stephanas. All these grants were listed for general fund purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William D Newton as manager and Yleana Newton as director.
Newton Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yleana Newton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William D. Newton
Manager
On filings since 2020
2 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 Newton Family Foundation Inc
How much does Newton Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Newton Family Foundation Inc gave $162K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 13 grants.
What is Newton Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Newton Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,900, and its average grant was $10,807, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Newton Family Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Newton Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Newton Family Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (26%) and Texas (8%).
Does Newton Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Newton Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Newton Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Newton Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include A Light to the Nations ($67,000), Hatikva Project ($42,500) and Lamplighter Ministries ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Newton Family Foundation Inc?
Newton Family Foundation Inc reported $430K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Newton Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations whose stated missions include Christian ministry, missionary support, community service, and support for a Messianic Hebrew school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newton Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Newton Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Newton Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4234857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Newton Family Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Newton Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/newton-family-foundation-inc-morg_4f04f4ff274b4ebcaca011891968425b
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