Newton Foundation
Support organizations which improve the quality of life in the rocky mountain region, nationally and internationally, by, for example, supporting work in the areas of social and human services, education, the arts, culture, conservation, religion, psychology and health svcs.
Newton Foundation at a glance
In short: Newton Foundation gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $114K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,137,000
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $113,700
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $46,272,673
- +162.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Newton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($1.1M across 9 grants). Together the top 2 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 66 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Newton Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $1.0M (2024) to $1.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Old Bill's Fun Run | $775,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Operating Support | $116,500 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Mental Health and Recovery Services | $61,500 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Becoming Jackson Whole | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Direct Support | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Community Foundation of Teton Valley | $35,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Spirit Foundation (FKA Kids Foundation) | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Teton Youth & Family Services | $14,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | National Museum of Wildlife Art | $10,000 |
| Community Safety Network Jackson, WY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,272,673 | $5,847,379 | $1,374,805 | $1,137,000 | 10 | $3,478,592 |
| 2024 | $17,655,561 | $239,653 | $1,248,725 | $1,046,800 | 10 | $227,153 |
| 2023 | $12,103,636 | $1,117,425 | $1,736,750 | $1,585,000 | 12 | $1,098,388 |
| 2022 | $14,030,837 | $281,425 | $1,798,473 | $1,654,006 | 11 | $22,741 |
| 2021 | $19,007,412 | $862,510 | $1,962,481 | $1,857,268 | 23 | $1,479,226 |
| 2020 | $26,188,698 | $55,260 | $1,424,766 | $1,315,000 | 16 | $250,322 |
About Newton Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Newton Foundation is a public charity, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $3.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newton Foundation is led by Laura Harrison, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Harrison
President
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $97K (2025)
Elizabeth H. Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William 'cory' Newton Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Newton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay Geittmann
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: E. Belmont Herring (2020–2023) — Prior Trustee
- Former: Ed Liebzeit (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $97K, to Laura Harrison (President).
Frequently asked questions about Newton Foundation
How much does Newton Foundation give each year?
Newton Foundation gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 10 grants.
What is Newton Foundation's typical grant size?
Newton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $113,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Newton Foundation give grants?
Newton Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (10 grants).
Does Newton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Newton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Newton Foundation?
Newton Foundation reported $46.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What is Newton Foundation's EIN?
Newton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6470560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
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