Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Grant

Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Summary

The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation, established in 1963, is dedicated to enhancing life quality in communities linked to California pioneer Henry Mayo Newhall. It funds initiatives in academic enrichment, animal welfare, scholarships, historical preservation, and outreach for the disadvantaged. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000 for one year, with potential renewals based on effectiveness. The Foundation prioritizes proposals from nonprofit organizations in specific California regions, emphasizing matching or challenge grants.

Overview

Note: Any organization that has never received support from the Foundation or has not received support from the Foundation in more than two years must schedule a conversation with a member of the Foundation staff before submitting a proposal. Unsolicited proposals will not be considered by the grants committee. The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation, established in 1963, is a private foundation incorporated under California law. The mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life within the communities associated with the career and legacy of California pioneer Henry Mayo Newhall. These communities include San Francisco, the Santa Clarita Valley of Los Angeles County and the Santa Maria Valley in central California. Funding Priorities The Foundation accepts proposals for the following program priorities: Academic and cultural enrichment programs for children and youth (e.g., math and science; fine and visual arts; performing arts; computer literacy; tutoring and mentoring).     Agriculture, animal welfare and conservation programs.     College scholarship programs.     Historical preservation programs.     Outreach programs for the disadvantaged (e.g., homeless shelters, food banks, health centers, domestic violence shelters, care for the elderly). Grants are typically awarded for one year in the range of $5,000 to $20,000 and may be renewed based on grantee performance and program effectiveness. The Foundation does not assume any obligation to provide continuing support to grantees beyond the initial grant. The Foundation will consider requests for multi-year funding to facilitate effective program planning by supported institutions.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation accepts grant proposals only from nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable institutions as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are made in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Francisco, and Santa Maria Valley areas of California.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not award grants, loans or scholarships to individuals.