Newman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMercer Island, Washington · EIN 91-2003900 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| American Technion Society | New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | General Support | $36,000 |
| Seattle Academy SAAS | Seattle, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Seattle Hebrew Academy | Seattle, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | Seattle, WA | General Support | $26,800 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | Seattle, WA | General Support | $8,000 |
| Island Synagogue | Mercer Island, WA | General Support | $5,360 |
| National Library of Israel | New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Mercer Island | Mercer Island, WA | General Support | $1,800 |
| Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer | Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Eastside Torah Center | Bellevue, WA | General Support | $1,000 |
| National MS Society | Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,000 |
| North Central Synagogue | Tel Aviv, IS | General Support | $900 |
| Kindertransport Association | New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($188,160). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $456,020 | 29 |
| 2023 | $490,665 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531189349101323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2003900
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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