The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation
The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation is a private family foundation headquartered in San Francisco, California. Established in 1963 by fourth-generation descendants of Henry Mayo Newhall, the foundation honors the legacy of the California pioneer and philanthropist. The foundation operates as a non-operating foundation governed by a board of family members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.2M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-0.0% YoY
Grant Count
71
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+5.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is "to improve the quality of life within the geographical areas associated with the career and legacy of California pioneer, Henry Mayo Newhall."
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations across a range of charitable, social, and educational initiatives, reflecting Henry Mayo Newhall's own historical involvement in establishing and supporting such institutions throughout 19th-century California.
Grantmaking
Annual giving has grown from $2.4 million in 2020 to $4.6 million in 2022.
Grant Range
$24,000
Average Grant
award: $29,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in California. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York, with primary focus on areas associated with Henry Mayo Newhall's career and legacy.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $34.2 million
- Annual Income: $11.7 million
- IRS Ruling Year: 1964
- EIN: 94-6073084
- Tax Status: Contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,180,590 | $33,692,557 | $34,376,443 |
| Revenue | $3,041,508 | $1,975,117 | $1,371,481 |
| Expenses | $2,553,475 | $2,659,003 | $2,804,435 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,362,338 | $2,353,881 | $2,590,972 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,900,371 | $1,679,995 | $1,158,018 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,423,648 | $2,211,874 | $2,290,051 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hart Union High School District ($173,000), Ag One Foundationjordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Tech Csu Fresno ($100,000), Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AAUW SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SANTA CLARITA, CA | TO SEND SEVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TO TECH TREK CAMP IN 2025 | $8,400 |
| ACCESS INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FOR THE IN-SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| AG ONE FOUNDATIONJORDAN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES & TECH CSU FRESNO FRESNO, CA | TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM SANTA MARIA AND SANTA CLARITA | $100,000 |
| AMERICA SCORES BAY AREA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING IN SOCCER AND POETRY TO LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WHO ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN SAN FRANCISCO | $25,000 |
| ART WITH ELDERS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE FREE WEEKLY ART CLASSES TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS | $10,000 |
| BOXTALES THEATER COMPANY SANTA BARBARA, CA | TO OFFER MYTH AND FOLKTALE ASSEMBLIES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN NORTH SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | $7,500 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MID-CENTRAL COAST SANTA MARIA, CA | TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN SANTA MARIA | $40,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY SANTA PAULA, CA | FOR THE ART PROGRAM AT THE FILLMORE, PIRU AND MANY MANSIONS SITES | $30,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SANTA CLARITA, CA | TO EXPAND CLUB PROGRAMMING TO NEW SITES IN THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY | $60,000 |
| CARE4PAWS SANTA BARBARA, CA | TO OPERATE A MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC AND TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST VETERINARY SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED IN THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Natasha Hunt, President
- Francine Woods, Vice President
- Amy Chesebrough, Secretary
- Jennifer N. Pont, Treasurer
- Donna Chesebrough
- David S. Newhall
- George A. Newhall, III
- George A. Newhall, IV
- Jacqueline Newhall
- Prudence Noon
- Katherine Newhall, M.D.
- Angelica Vogel
- Tony Newhall, Emeritus
Administrative Directors:
- Ken Blum
- Nichole S. Rowles, PhD
The foundation is governed by a board of 13 family members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATASHA HUNT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANCINE WOODS | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID S NEWHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA CHESEBROUGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE A NEWHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE NEWHALL IV | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER N PONT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANGELICA C VOGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PRUDENCE J NOON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY CHESEBROUGH | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACQUELINE NEWHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE N NEWHALL MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA NEWHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY NEWHALL | EMERITUS DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation c/o Kramer, Blum & Associates P.O. Box 6106 San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 981-2966 Fax: (415) 981-5218 Email: info@newhallfoundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is "to improve the quality of life within the geographical areas associated with the career and legacy of California pioneer, Henry Mayo Newhall." The foundation supports nonprofit organizations across a range of charitable, social, and educational initiatives, reflecting Henry Mayo Newhall's own historical involvement in establishing and supporting such institutions throughout 19th-century California.
How do I apply for a grant from The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: 337 grants totaling $9.6 million (as of available records through 2023) • Median grant size: $24,000 • Average grant award: $29,000 • Grant range: $5,000 to $200,000 • Number of unique organizations supported: 146 **Recent Giving Trends:** Annual giving has grown from $2.4 million in 2020 to $4.6 million in 2022. **Application Process:** Proposals should include: • A description of the charity • The amount of the request • A written description of the pr…
Where does The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation make grants?
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in California. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York, with primary focus on areas associated with Henry Mayo Newhall's career and legacy.
What size grants does The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation award?
In 2024, The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation awarded 71 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation's EIN?
The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6073084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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