Steven and Lenore Newman Family
The Steven and Lenore Newman Family is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including veterans’ services, emergency and humanitarian assistance, health, and community needs.
Steven and Lenore Newman Family at a glance
In short: Steven and Lenore Newman Family gave $179K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $179,250
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,074
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,730,402
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Steven and Lenore Newman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6233 Variel Ave 512, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (610) 409-2903
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven and Lenore Newman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fisher House ($13K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 226 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received the largest share of grant dollars, at 32%, followed by New York (13%), Maryland (11%), Washington, DC (7%), and Massachusetts (7%). Grants were also listed for recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steven and Lenore Newman Family open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 44 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2020) to $179K (2025). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher House Rockville, MD | Annual Fund | $12,500 |
| USO Annual Fund Washington, DC | Annual Fund | $12,500 |
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | Annual Fund | $12,500 |
| Disable American Vets Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $12,500 |
| Operation USA Los Angeles, CA | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| La Fire Department Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Philadephia Philadelphia, PA | Annual Fund | $7,500 |
| Dysautonomia International East Moriches, NY | Annual Fund | $7,500 |
| SPD Foundation Centennial, CO | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,730,402 | $164,993 | $233,120 | $179,250 | 44 | $179,250 | $164,993 | $176,193 |
| 2024 | $3,850,706 | $475,945 | $212,630 | $159,250 | 44 | $159,250 | $475,945 | $162,873 |
| 2023 | $3,298,152 | $57,817 | $234,318 | $169,850 | 48 | $169,850 | $118,608 | $153,600 |
| 2022 | $3,382,273 | $489,439 | $215,490 | $162,250 | 46 | $162,250 | $489,439 | $160,778 |
| 2021 | $3,684,322 | $116,486 | $209,700 | $157,750 | 44 | $157,750 | $116,486 | $152,887 |
| 2020 | $2,817,568 | $-36,807 | $191,950 | $139,000 | 41 | — | $66,083 | $130,673 |
| 2019 | $3,081,882 | $-183,141 | $192,420 | $140,000 | 37 | — | $75,296 | $145,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven and Lenore Newman Family reported a distributable amount of $176K 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 went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Homes for Our Troops says it builds and donates adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, while Direct Relief describes its work as humanitarian aid for people affected by poverty or emergencies. Dysautonomia International says it works to increase awareness and raise funds for research. Other 2025 recipients included organizations addressing homelessness, cancer, fire safety, and support for military families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $179,250. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed grants were $12,500 each to Fisher House, USO Annual Fund, Homes for Our Troops, and Disable American Vets. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Operation USA, Direct Relief, and LA Fire Department Foundation; $7,500 each to Children’s Hospital Philadelphia and Dysautonomia International; and $5,000 each to SPD Foundation, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and Friends of the Israeli Defense Force. The listed purposes for these grants were annual funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lenore B. Newman as President, Stephanie Cohen as Vice President, Matthew Cohen and Tracy Newman as Directors, Richard Newman as Foundation Manager, and Michael Newman as Secretary. Beth Newman is also listed as a Director.
Steven and Lenore Newman Family is led by Lenore B. Newman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lenore B. Newman
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Beth Newman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Matthew Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tracy Newman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Newman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard Newman
Foundation Manager
Executive Director → Foundation Manager, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Cohen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven H. Newman (2019–2023) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Steven and Lenore Newman Family
How much does Steven and Lenore Newman Family give each year?
Steven and Lenore Newman Family gave $179K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 44 grants.
What is Steven and Lenore Newman Family's typical grant size?
Steven and Lenore Newman Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,074, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven and Lenore Newman Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does Steven and Lenore Newman Family give grants?
Steven and Lenore Newman Family's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Rockville, MD (2 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Steven and Lenore Newman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steven and Lenore Newman Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steven and Lenore Newman Family's largest grantees?
Steven and Lenore Newman Family's largest 2025 grantees include Fisher House ($12,500), USO Annual Fund ($12,500) and Homes for Our Troops ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Steven and Lenore Newman Family?
Steven and Lenore Newman Family reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven and Lenore Newman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven and Lenore Newman Family?
The foundation states that it 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 Steven and Lenore Newman Family's EIN?
Steven and Lenore Newman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0214336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Steven and Lenore Newman Family 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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