The Newman Family Foundation Inc
The Newman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $93,000 to charitable organizations.
The Newman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Newman Family Foundation Inc gave $93K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,000
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,577
- -62.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $2,594,826
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (13 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% 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 Newman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Bessemer1325 Franklin Ave 560, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Newman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church ($11K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 109 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest reported recipient-state shares were Florida (36%), New York (27%), Maine (16%), Kentucky (6%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Newman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 26 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $93K (2025) to $182K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church Ponte Vedra, FL | General Support | $11,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy Millbrook, NY | General Support | $8,500 |
| The Noguchi Museum Long Island City, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| City for the Nations Lexington, KY | General Support | $5,250 |
| Entertainment Commuinity Fund New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| His Light Ministries Wilkesboro, NC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The ALS Assoc Florida Chapter Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust Neptune Beach, FL | General Support | $3,500 |
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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 | $2,594,826 | $293,277 | $102,538 | $93,000 | 26 | $96,300 | $292,585 | $164,991 |
| 2024 | $2,404,087 | $234,120 | $174,280 | $170,750 | 18 | $170,980 | $230,820 | $153,261 |
| 2023 | $2,344,247 | $80,681 | $166,442 | $163,000 | 21 | $166,442 | $80,681 | $141,004 |
| 2022 | $2,430,008 | $47,418 | $172,873 | $165,750 | 26 | $169,195 | $38,278 | $146,106 |
| 2021 | $2,555,463 | $228,260 | $184,759 | $181,500 | 18 | $184,627 | $171,645 | $168,658 |
| 2020 | $2,511,962 | $159,004 | $109,878 | $103,000 | 20 | — | $101,976 | $144,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Newman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $165K 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 missions. For example, Maine Coast Heritage Trust says it advances conservation of Maine lands and waters, while Dutchess Land Conservancy says it works to preserve scenic, agricultural, and environmental resources in Dutchess County and the surrounding area. North Florida Land Trust describes its mission as preserving natural areas, historic resources, and working lands in North Florida.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes economic stability and poverty alleviation (Berkshire Community Action Council), pregnancy and related services (First Coast Women’s Services), education and community programming (Swans Island Educational Society), and providing a drug- and alcohol-free environment with Christian programming (Murray Hill Ministries).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $93,000 through 26 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $11,000, with a median of $3,250.
Among the largest grants were $11,000 to Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church for general support; $10,000 to Maine Coast Heritage Trust for general purpose; $8,500 to Dutchess Land Conservancy for general support; and $6,000 to The Noguchi Museum for general purpose. Other grants included $5,250 to City for the Nations, and $5,000 each to Entertainment Community Fund, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, His Light Ministries, and The ALS Association Florida Chapter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles W Newman as president, Diane G Newman as vice president, Charles J Newman as secretary, Marc A Newman as treasurer, and Lauren P Newman as director.
The Newman Family Foundation Inc is led by Charles J. Newman, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles J. Newman
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren P. Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane G. Newman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc A. Newman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 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 Newman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Newman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Newman Family Foundation Inc gave $93K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $171K across 18 grants.
What is The Newman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Newman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,577, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Newman Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Newman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Newman Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Maine (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Jacksonville, FL (4 grants), Swans Island, ME (3 grants) and St Augustine, FL (2 grants).
Does The Newman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Newman Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Newman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Newman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church ($11,000), Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($10,000) and Dutchess Land Conservancy ($8,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Newman Family Foundation Inc?
The Newman Family Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Newman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Newman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Newman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Newman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3560674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Newman Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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