The Newman Foundation
The Newman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $600K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $27K.
The Newman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Newman Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,144
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,518
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $599,929
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Newman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Thomas More Newman Center ($5K).
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($23,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Newman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $28K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $23,500 |
| St Thomas More Newman Center Tucson, AZ | Annual "wish list" of maintenance and repair items; potential emergency as well | $4,644 |
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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 | $599,929 | $58,021 | $42,904 | $28,144 | 8 | $31,680 | $26,541 | $28,341 |
| 2023 | $555,843 | $44,935 | $37,508 | $21,700 | 7 | $26,994 | $12,782 | $25,581 |
| 2022 | $532,323 | $52,554 | $28,958 | $18,000 | 6 | $20,092 | $19,376 | $25,542 |
| 2021 | $584,312 | $48,928 | $33,940 | $22,000 | 11 | $24,719 | $15,876 | $26,048 |
| 2020 | $501,314 | $12,349 | $31,899 | $22,000 | 12 | — | $8,375 | $22,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Newman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Newman Foundation is led by David A. Tansik, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Tansik
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Romo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine McCall
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Bell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Brady
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Tansik
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Elson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Kinerk
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Edith Sayre Auslander (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joanna Sayre (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Linda A. Alexander (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tina Jacome (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patti Lopez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Father John Paul Forte (2020) — Ex-Officio Board Member
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 Newman Foundation
How much does The Newman Foundation give each year?
The Newman Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 7 grants.
What is The Newman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Newman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,518, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Newman Foundation give grants?
The Newman Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Newman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Newman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (7 grants).
How large is The Newman Foundation?
The Newman Foundation reported $600K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Newman Foundation?
The Newman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $600K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Newman Foundation's EIN?
The Newman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0658807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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