The Jane R Newman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-6417159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$54K
Organizations funded79
Typical grant$350
Total assets$670K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
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
43% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | Washington, DC | Social services, human rights & health | $6,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $2,500 |
| Headwaters Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | St Paul, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $2,000 |
| Shir Tikvah | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $1,800 |
| Pplnew Foundations -Trust | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $1,500 |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $1,300 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $1,200 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | Social services, human rights & health | $1,200 |
| Global Fund for Women | San Francisco, CA | Social services, human rights & health | $1,200 |
| Habitat for Humanity - International | Milwaukee, WI | Social services, human rights & health | $1,200 |
| Partners in Health | Brewer, ME | Social services, human rights & health | $1,200 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $1,200 |
| The Food Group Minnesota Inc | New Hope, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $1,200 |
| Aclu Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $1,150 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Mesa, AZ | Social services, human rights & health | $1,100 |
| Partenrs for a Progressive Israel | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Action | St Paul, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $750 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Social services, human rights & health | $700 |
| Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $600 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Social services, human rights & health | $600 |
| Outfront Community Services Mn | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $600 |
| T'ruah-Trust | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $600 |
| Hias Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Social services, human rights & health | $540 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $519 |
| Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center | Saint Paul, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $500 |
| Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc | Petersburg, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $500 |
| 350Org | Brooklyn, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $450 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Washington, DC | Social services, human rights & health | $400 |
| Ctul | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $400 |
| We-Actx | San Francisco, CA | Social services, human rights & health | $400 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Social services, human rights & health | $350 |
| Ecopeace | Washington, DC | Social services, human rights & health | $350 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Social services, human rights & health | $350 |
| Our Justice Pro-Choice Resources | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $350 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $350 |
| Unhcr | Washington, DC | Social services, human rights & health | $350 |
| Womens Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $350 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $300 |
| Nechama | St Paul, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $300 |
| Northpoint Health & Wellness - Foodshelf | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $300 |
| Pfund | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $256 |
| Abraham Initiatives | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $250 |
| Committee to Protect Journalist | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $250 |
| Hand in Hand | Everett, WA | Social services, human rights & health | $250 |
| International Rescue Cmt | Albert Lea, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $250 |
| Minnesota Orchestra Association | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $250 |
| Open Your Heart | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $250 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Social services, human rights & health | $250 |
| Tpt | New York, NY | Social services, human rights & health | $250 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Services | San Francisco, CA | Social services, human rights & health | $240 |
| Avenues for Homeless Youth | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $200 |
| Friends of the Hennepin Library | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $200 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $200 |
| Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $200 |
| Institute for Local Self Reliance | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $200 |
| Microgrants | Minneapolis, MN | Social services, human rights & health | $200 |
Showing the 60 largest of 79 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,543 | 79 |
| 2023 | $50,010 | 77 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349102367
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6417159
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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