The Louis E Newman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLos Altos, California · EIN 41-1850021 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$34K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$389K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 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
70% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | Washington, DC | Civic - israel | $6,700 |
| Kol Emeth Congregation | Palo Alto, CA | Religious | $4,322 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | Mendota Heights, MN | Religious | $3,500 |
| Etz Chayim Congregation | Palo Alto, CA | General support | $3,500 |
| Negotiation Strategies Institute | Washington, DC | Israeli-Palestinian co-existence organization | $2,000 |
| Alliance for Middle East Peace | Washington, DC | Peace and conflict resolutionisraeli-palestinian co-existence | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | San Francisco, CA | Peace and conflict resolutionisraeli-palestinian co-existence | $1,000 |
| Dayenu Jewish Call to Climate Action | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Mt Tamalpais College | San Quentin, CA | College in prison program | $1,000 |
| Parents Circlefamilies Forum | Washington, DC | Israeli-Palestinian co-existence | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Talmud Torah of St Paul | St Paul, MN | Educational | $1,000 |
| Pangea Legal Services | San Francisco, CA | Legal aid for immigrants | $510 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Disaser relief | $500 |
| Americans for Peace Now | Washington, DC | Peace and conflict resolution | $500 |
| Injustice Watch | Chicago, IL | Investigative reporting of criminal justice issues | $500 |
| Jewish Creativity International | New York, NY | Jewish journalism | $500 |
| Jews of Color Initiative | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500 |
| Mazon | Los Angeles, CA | To help jewish individuals who are hungry | $500 |
| Anera | Washington, DC | Food for gaza | $500 |
| Project Rozana | New York, NY | Health care for gaza | $500 |
| Rabbies for Human Rights | Jerusalem, IS | Israeli human rights organization | $500 |
| Ropes | Washington, DC | Regional organization for peace, economic and security | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Food for gaza | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,032 | 25 |
| 2023 | $34,602 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349100922
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1850021
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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