John and Florence Newman Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 74-2525348 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$29.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Area Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General | $100,000 |
| The Independent Production Fund Inc | New York City, NY | Alchemy documentary | $100,000 |
| The Ann and John Newman Family Fund | Warwick, RI | General | $90,000 |
| The Sarah Roberts French Home | San Antonio, TX | General | $75,150 |
| Planned Parenthood South Texas | San Antonio, TX | Covid challenge | $75,000 |
| San Antonio Report | San Antonio, TX | San antonio cityfest | $60,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Austin, TX | Roots and reach initiative | $50,000 |
| Bandera Canyonlands Alliance | Vanderpool, TX | General | $45,000 |
| Texas Public Radio | San Antonio, TX | General | $45,000 |
| City Education Partners | San Antonio, TX | General | $33,000 |
| Arboretum San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | General | $30,000 |
| The Nonprofit Council | San Antonio, TX | General | $30,000 |
| Friends of Hondo Canyon | Tarpley, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Paine Webber - Landa Gardens Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Project Bloom | San Antonio, TX | General | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Book Festival | San Antonio, TX | General | $25,000 |
| St Lukes Episcopal School | San Antonio, TX | General | $25,000 |
| The Holdsworth Center | Austin, TX | Champions of hope | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas Law School Fund | Austin, TX | 1975 class scholarship | $25,000 |
| United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | San Antonio, TX | Tocqueville society | $25,000 |
| Saisd Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Brackenridge Park Conversancy | San Antonio, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Interfaith Welcome Coalition | San Antonio, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Monte Vista Historical Association | San Antonio, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth-El | San Antonio, TX | General | $10,000 |
| YWCA | San Antonio, TX | Women of influence luncheon | $10,000 |
| Orion Research and Management Services | Belton, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Snipsa | San Antonio, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Forum | San Antonio, TX | Decor & floral sponsor | $5,000 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden | San Antonio, TX | Professional development | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,031,650 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,141,350 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101379
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2525348
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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