The Newman Foundation Incorporated
The Newman Foundation Incorporated is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Ohio, Minnesota, Washington, DC, and Illinois.
The Newman Foundation Incorporated at a glance
In short: The Newman Foundation Incorporated gave $4K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $325.833), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,910
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $326
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $104,427
- +41.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Newman Foundation Incorporated
- 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: 3924 Virginia Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone: (513) 731-9888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Newman Foundation Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Ohio (63% of grant dollars), Minnesota (26%), Washington, DC (8%), and Illinois (4%). The listed recipients include several Cincinnati-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Newman Foundation Incorporated gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $14K (2019). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,910 |
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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 | $104,427 | $2,894 | $4,168 | $3,910 | 12 | $3,910 | — | $3,934 |
| 2023 | $73,871 | $1,884 | $7,810 | $5,675 | 22 | $5,695 | — | $2,374 |
| 2022 | $56,747 | $1,354 | $9,938 | $7,650 | 23 | $7,650 | $56,020 | $1,372 |
| 2021 | $47,905 | $32,161 | $15,504 | $10,835 | 26 | $14,685 | $9,610 | $1,739 |
| 2019 | $111,542 | $4,183 | $16,550 | $13,865 | 17 | — | $4,183 | $2,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Newman Foundation Incorporated reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, spans behavioral health, higher education, religious and educational charitable giving, and other charitable services. Central Clinic describes its mission as providing and advocating for accessible, evidence-based, outcome-driven behavioral health services for clients and families. Georgetown University describes its mission as promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs, alongside a commitment to justice and the common good.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $3,910. Grants ranged from $60 to $1,000, with a median grant of $150. Its largest grants were $1,000 each to Angelica Project and Net Ministries, both for annual operating funds; and $550 to Pregnancy Center East for an annual operating fund. Other grants included $300 to Georgetown University and $250 to Jesuit Spiritual Center for religious and/or educational charitable giving, and $150 to The Jesuits for an annual operating fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James O Newman as Trustee President and Surita S Newman as Trustee Secretary.
The Newman Foundation Incorporated is led by James O Newman, Trustee President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James O Newman
Trustee President
Trustee & President → Trustee President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Surita S Newman
Trustee Secretary
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Newman Foundation Incorporated
How much does The Newman Foundation Incorporated give each year?
The Newman Foundation Incorporated gave $4K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 22 grants.
What is The Newman Foundation Incorporated's typical grant size?
The Newman Foundation Incorporated's median grant in 2024 was $150, and its average grant was $326, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Newman Foundation Incorporated give grants?
The Newman Foundation Incorporated gives mostly in Ohio: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (26%) and District of Columbia (8%).
Does The Newman Foundation Incorporated give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Newman Foundation Incorporated's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Newman Foundation Incorporated?
The Newman Foundation Incorporated reported $104K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (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 Foundation Incorporated fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, spans behavioral health, higher education, religious and educational charitable giving, and other charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Newman Foundation Incorporated?
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 Newman Foundation Incorporated's EIN?
The Newman Foundation Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6061954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Newman Foundation Incorporated 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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