The Howard and Maryam Newman
The Howard and Maryam Newman is a private foundation based in Bedford, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including higher education, humanities, food assistance, health, the arts, and conservation.
The Howard and Maryam Newman at a glance
In short: The Howard and Maryam Newman gave $1.9M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Connecticut. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,866,190
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,139
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $11,503,777
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (80% 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 The Howard and Maryam Newman
- 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: 346 Pine Brook Road, Bedford, NY 10506
Phone: (212) 832-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Howard and Maryam Newman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University Development ($1.5M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 126 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 18% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were Minnesota (1%), Virginia (0%), and Massachusetts (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Howard and Maryam Newman open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $98K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 179% 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 $758K (2022) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University Development New Haven, CT | To help yale expand and share knowledge, inspire innovation andpreserve cultural and scientific information for future generations. | $750,000 |
| Yale University Development New Haven, CT | To help yale expand and share knowledge, inspire innovation andpreserve cultural and scientific information for future generations. | $750,000 |
| Brooklyn Institute for Social Brooklyn, NY | To offer critical, community based education in the humanities and social sciences. | $200,000 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | Donation to help feed the hunger and to help stop food waste. | $100,000 |
| Aspen Institute New York, NY | To Support and Invigorate the Arts in America | $15,000 |
| York City Dollar for Scholar Minneapolis, MN | To make post secondary success possible for all students | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Link Mt Kisco, NY | To support the mission of strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of immigrants | $5,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Mt Kisco, NY | To provide the highest quality diagnostic and treatement services for community, and to improve health of individuals in the community by promoting wellness and healing. | $5,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center Burlington, MA | To help make it simple for people to get the healthcare they need. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,503,777 | $1,571,394 | $1,907,069 | $1,866,190 | 23 | $1,866,701 | $2,767,918 | $1,044,915 |
| 2023 | $11,839,452 | $412,802 | $1,235,369 | $1,220,433 | 20 | $1,223,558 | $410,658 | $954,324 |
| 2022 | $12,662,019 | $1,867,565 | $763,530 | $757,550 | 29 | $760,000 | $718,580 | $951,251 |
| 2021 | $11,557,984 | $1,252,218 | $1,175,912 | $1,085,340 | 27 | — | $1,158,043 | $951,639 |
| 2020 | $11,481,678 | $2,570,260 | $985,666 | $984,650 | 27 | — | $2,270,210 | $737,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howard and Maryam Newman reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Mianus River Gorge describes its mission as protecting natural habitats for the community, wildlife, and future generations. The Coalition for the Homeless describes its work as advocacy and direct services for homeless individuals and families, while Katonah Museum of Art says it promotes understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,866,190. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $750,000, with a median of $2,500. Listed awards included two $750,000 grants to Yale University Development, $200,000 to Brooklyn Institute for Social, and $100,000 to City Harvest. Other recipients included Aspen Institute ($15,000), Northern Westchester Hospital ($5,000), and Mianus River Gorge ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard H Newman as president, Zeena M Meurer as vice president, Elizabeth V Newman as secretary, and Maryam R Newman as treasurer.
The Howard and Maryam Newman is led by Howard H. Newman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard H. Newman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth V. Newman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryam R. Newman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zeena M. Meurer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The Howard and Maryam Newman
How much does The Howard and Maryam Newman give each year?
The Howard and Maryam Newman gave $1.9M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 20 grants.
What is The Howard and Maryam Newman's typical grant size?
The Howard and Maryam Newman's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $81,139, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Howard and Maryam Newman that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Howard and Maryam Newman give grants?
The Howard and Maryam Newman gives mostly in Connecticut: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), New Haven, CT (2 grants), Mt Kisco, NY (2 grants) and Bedford, NY (2 grants).
Does The Howard and Maryam Newman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Howard and Maryam Newman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Howard and Maryam Newman's largest grantees?
The Howard and Maryam Newman's largest 2024 grantees include Yale University Development ($1,500,000 across 2 grants), Brooklyn Institute for Social ($200,000) and City Harvest ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Howard and Maryam Newman?
The Howard and Maryam Newman reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Howard and Maryam Newman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Mianus River Gorge describes its mission as protecting natural habitats for the community, wildlife, and future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Howard and Maryam Newman?
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 Howard and Maryam Newman's EIN?
The Howard and Maryam Newman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1999992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Howard and Maryam Newman 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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