The Newton Family Foundation
The Newton Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Newton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Newton Family Foundation gave $8K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,000
- +106.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,667
- +106.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,109,410
- +933.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Newton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rennervation Fund ($5K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Newton Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $4K (2023) to $41K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rennervation Fund Reno, NV | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Foundation Columbia, MO | General Fund | $2,000 |
| 1ST Tee Foundation Santa Clara, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,109,410 | $1,039,570 | $10,300 | $8,000 | 3 | $3,262 |
| 2023 | $107,370 | $2,202 | $5,765 | $3,875 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $78,601 | $2,369 | $20,628 | $20,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $110,391 | $5,965 | $36,183 | $34,000 | 3 | $37,589 |
| 2020 | $113,112 | $1,917 | $41,481 | $40,500 | 5 | $2,234 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Newton Family Foundation is led by Thomas Newton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Newton
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Newton
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 Newton Family Foundation
How much does The Newton Family Foundation give each year?
The Newton Family Foundation gave $8K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is The Newton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Newton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Newton Family Foundation give grants?
The Newton Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (25%) and California (13%).
Does The Newton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Newton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is The Newton Family Foundation?
The Newton Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is The Newton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Newton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2534266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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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