Newton Family Fund
The Newton Family Fund is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations including groups working in community development, outdoor education, humanitarian relief, children’s healthcare, and gender justice.
Newton Family Fund at a glance
In short: Newton Family Fund gave $75K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New Mexico. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,999
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,596
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $833,789
- -7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (12 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (14% 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 Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists application materials and deadlines as N/A, and restrictions on awards as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Foundation Does Not Accept Applicat
Mailing address: PO Box 67, Shokan, NY 12481
Phone: (720) 373-1355
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newton Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alex's Lemonade Stand ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 219 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest recipient-state shares were New Mexico (14%), Pennsylvania (13%), New York (12%), Colorado (12%), and DC (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Newton Family Fund open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 47 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% 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 $70K (2023) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Wynnewood, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Rivers Colorado River Basin Washington, DC | Unrestrictedunrestrictedunrestricted | $5,250 |
| Sweet Grass Community Foundation Helena, MT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Promise Juneau Juneau, AK | Unrestricted | $4,667 |
| Field Institute of Taos Arroyo Seco, NM | Unrestricted | $4,666 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Denver Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Appleby Foundation Au Sable Forks, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Solstice Project Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $833,789 | $90,058 | $93,835 | $74,999 | 47 | $74,999 | $73,453 | $55,323 |
| 2023 | $902,587 | $62,237 | $84,578 | $69,999 | 42 | $69,999 | $50,738 | $55,479 |
| 2022 | $912,809 | $24,333 | $88,255 | $70,000 | 41 | $70,000 | $23,658 | $60,417 |
| 2021 | $982,176 | $156,348 | $98,355 | $70,400 | 46 | $70,400 | $142,552 | $70,378 |
| 2020 | $908,417 | $20,743 | $89,445 | $70,000 | 43 | — | $19,635 | $58,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newton Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $55K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Sweet Grass Community Foundation says it works to “focus, strengthen, and advance” its community, while Field Institute of Taos says it provides outdoor, field-oriented natural science education for children and adults. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; Palestine Children’s Relief Fund describes its work as humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine. Global Fund for Women says it funds gender justice movements.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 47 grants totaling $74,999. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $10,000 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand; $5,250 to American Rivers Colorado River Basin; $5,000 to Sweet Grass Community Foundation; $4,667 to Family Promise Juneau; and $4,666 to Field Institute of Taos. Other listed recipients included Ronald McDonald House of Denver ($4,000), Doctors Without Borders ($3,000), and Natural Resources Defense Council ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abby Newton as president, Nancy Newton as first vice president, and Nelle N Grainger as second vice president.
Newton Family Fund is led by Abby Newton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abby Newton
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Newton
First Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelle N. Grainger
Second Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 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 Fund
How much does Newton Family Fund give each year?
Newton Family Fund gave $75K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 42 grants.
What is Newton Family Fund's typical grant size?
Newton Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,596, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Newton Family Fund that year got $2K on average.
Where does Newton Family Fund give grants?
Newton Family Fund's top state is New Mexico, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (13%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (3 grants).
Does Newton Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Newton Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Newton Family Fund's largest grantees?
Newton Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Alex's Lemonade Stand ($10,000), American Rivers Colorado River Basin ($5,250) and Sweet Grass Community Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Newton Family Fund?
Newton Family Fund reported $834K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Newton Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newton Family Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Newton Family Fund's EIN?
Newton Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1462523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Newton Family Fund 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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Grantable. (2026). Newton Family Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/newton-family-fund-morg_3435ab0924814aefb2fb43b8ecd2baf7
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