The James D & Victoria B Newman
The James D & Victoria B Newman is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $58,500 to charitable organizations, all in New York State.
The James D & Victoria B Newman at a glance
In short: The James D & Victoria B Newman gave $59K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,500
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,179
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,096,564
- +18.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 James D & Victoria B Newman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 58 Rumsey Road, Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone: (716) 622-7214
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James D & Victoria B Newman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roswell Park Alliance Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York State. The listed 2025 recipients are in Buffalo or Lackawanna, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James D & Victoria B Newman open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 216% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $64K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Albright Knox Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Just Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory Lackawanna, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Assembly House 150 Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Buffalo Olmstead Parks Conservancy Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Burchfield Penny Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Buffalo Toronto Public Media Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Forest Lawn Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,096,564 | $99,344 | $66,632 | $58,500 | 14 | $58,500 | $92,790 | $47,170 |
| 2024 | $926,800 | $26,767 | $71,939 | $64,000 | 12 | $64,000 | $20,406 | $46,647 |
| 2023 | $914,831 | $20,458 | $56,078 | $44,000 | 10 | $47,772 | $11,578 | $43,119 |
| 2022 | $837,569 | $897,455 | $23,121 | $18,500 | 6 | $19,100 | $6,739 | $16,517 |
| 2021 | $4,995 | $5,000 | $5 | — | — | — | — | $82 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James D & Victoria B Newman reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 included support for organizations working in cancer research and care, performing arts and cultural education, public theater, and experimental art and architecture. For example, the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation says its purpose is to support Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s research, treatment, prevention, and patient and family support. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra says it produces symphonic music for the cultural benefit of the Buffalo area, including educational programs for youth. Assembly House 150 describes its work as operating an experimental art and architecture space and hosting public exhibitions, educational programs, and events. Shakespeare in Delaware Park says it provides free public theater.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $58,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grants were $20,000 to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and $10,000 to Albright Knox. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Just Buffalo, and Our Lady of Victory; and $2,500 each to Assembly House 150, Buffalo Olmstead Parks Conservancy, and Burchfield Penny.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James D Newman as president and treasurer and Victoria B Newman as vice president and secretary.
The James D & Victoria B Newman is led by James D. Newman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Newman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria B. Newman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 James D & Victoria B Newman
How much does The James D & Victoria B Newman give each year?
The James D & Victoria B Newman gave $59K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 12 grants.
What is The James D & Victoria B Newman's typical grant size?
The James D & Victoria B Newman's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,179, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James D & Victoria B Newman that year got $5K on average.
Where does The James D & Victoria B Newman give grants?
The James D & Victoria B Newman gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (13 grants).
Does The James D & Victoria B Newman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The James D & Victoria B Newman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The James D & Victoria B Newman's largest grantees?
The James D & Victoria B Newman's largest 2025 grantees include Roswell Park Alliance Foundation ($20,000), Albright Knox ($10,000) and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James D & Victoria B Newman?
The James D & Victoria B Newman reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James D & Victoria B Newman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in cancer research and care, performing arts and cultural education, public theater, and experimental art and architecture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James D & Victoria B Newman?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James D & Victoria B Newman's EIN?
The James D & Victoria B Newman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2410977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The James D & Victoria B 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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