The Newby Foundation
Invitation OnlyAmherst, Massachusetts · EIN 86-6509144 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$171K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
27% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Mass | Springfield, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Foxie G Foundation | Union Bridge, MD | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Health Wagon | Wise, VA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | Rockville, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Western Mass Climbers Coalition | Florence, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $16,000 |
| Amherst Family Outreach | Amherst, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | North Amherst, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Kestrel Land Trust | Amherst, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Amherst Cinema | Amherst, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $2,880 |
| Downtown Amherst Foundation | Amherst, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Usbc Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middleton, CT | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Wiliston Northampton School | Easthampton, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Warick Community Foundation | Warwick, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $915 |
| Western Sun Foundation | Plymouth, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $511 |
| Amherst Educational Foundation | Amherst, MA | Contribution to qualifying 501(C)(3) organization | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,056 | 18 |
| 2024 | $1,483,700 | 19 |
| 2023 | $2,822,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601499349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6509144
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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