The Paul L Newman Foundation
Invitation OnlyMerion Station, Pennsylvania · EIN 31-1287283 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$97K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$520
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $360 and $3,650.
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
36% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pef Endowment Funds | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $51,704 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Bli | Warrington, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $16,973 |
| Kosloff Torah Academy | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,673 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $4,000 |
| Lower Merion Synagogue | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $3,650 |
| Bala Cynwyd Library | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,925 |
| Jewish Children and Family Svc | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $1,800 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Philadelphia, PA | Unresiricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $750 |
| Hillel-Univ of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $520 |
| Jewish Cemeteries of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Union Fire Association | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $480 |
| Congregation Shaare Orah | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $447 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $360 |
| American Red Cross | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted contribution | $360 |
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project | Philadelphia, PA | Unresitricted contribution | $300 |
| Camp Gan Israel | Wynnewood, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
| Keren Or | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $120 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,062 | 19 |
| 2023 | $132,195 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512479349100316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1287283
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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