The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. It made 26 grants totaling $732,400 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations working in areas including education, agriculture and local food systems, land conservation, reproductive health, animal care, and community activism.
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation gave $732K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $732,400
- +69.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,169
- +89.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,509,605
- -7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (68% 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 The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation
- 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: C/O Silvercrest 230 Court Square, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 977-4420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northside Center ($200K). Together the top 10 received $625K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 122 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to Massachusetts, 12% to Wyoming, 2% to Connecticut, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 277% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2020) to $732K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $732K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northside Center New York, NY | Donation | $200,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership Lander, WY | Donation | $90,000 |
| Hawthorne Valley Association Ghent, NY | Donation | $70,000 |
| Berkshire Country Day School Stockbridge, MA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense New York, NY | Donation | $50,000 |
| New World Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $50,000 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon Mount Hermon, MA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Chester Agricultural Center Chester, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Great Barrington, MA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Hudson, NY | Donation | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,509,605 | $393,586 | $770,145 | $732,400 | 26 | $732,400 | $298,379 | $264,873 |
| 2024 | $4,886,164 | $379,824 | $460,714 | $432,000 | 29 | $432,000 | $252,377 | $270,965 |
| 2023 | $4,967,054 | $409,366 | $410,932 | $381,000 | 19 | $381,000 | $277,288 | $266,942 |
| 2022 | $4,968,620 | $110,194 | $466,076 | $427,600 | 25 | $427,600 | $42,906 | $296,415 |
| 2021 | $5,324,502 | $447,823 | $773,281 | $732,350 | 23 | — | $254,083 | $334,382 |
| 2020 | $5,686,286 | $4,305,286 | $288,047 | $257,000 | 14 | — | $113,657 | $301,582 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $265K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and organizations involved in agriculture, food systems, land conservation, reproductive health, animal care, and community activism.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. Hawthorne Valley Association says it provides rural recreational, vocational, and educational opportunities, including instruction in practical trades and skills. Berkshire Country Day School describes itself as a co-educational private school serving pre-K through grade 8. Chester Agricultural Center says it works toward an equitable and inclusive regional food system, while Berkshire Agricultural Ventures says it supports local farms and food systems through business assistance, loans, and other resources. Columbia Land Conservancy describes its work as bringing people together to conserve, appreciate, and enjoy land in Columbia County, New York. Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood says it provides advocacy, education, and reproductive health care services in New York’s Capital Region. Columbia-Greene Humane Society says it provides adoption and care for animals in Columbia and Greene counties, and New World Foundation says it supports community activists in the United States and around the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $732,400. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median of $12,500.
Among the largest grants were $200,000 to Northside Center; $90,000 to National Outdoor Leadership; $70,000 to Hawthorne Valley Association; $50,000 each to Berkshire Country Day School, Natural Resources Defense, New World Foundation, and Northfield Mount Hermon; and $25,000 to Chester Agricultural Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sondra Neuschotz, Allison Duman, and David Newman as trustees.
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allison Duman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Newman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sondra Neuschotz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation
How much does The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation give each year?
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation gave $732K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $432K across 29 grants.
What is The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $28,169, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation give grants?
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and Wyoming (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, NY (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Ghent, NY (2 grants) and Mount Hermon, MA (2 grants).
Does The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (26 grants).
Who are The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northside Center ($200,000), National Outdoor Leadership ($90,000) and Hawthorne Valley Association ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation?
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $732K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $265K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and organizations involved in agriculture, food systems, land conservation, reproductive health, animal care, and community activism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation?
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 The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1743917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Arthur and Eileen Newman Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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