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New America Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 522096845  ·  Private foundation

New America Foundation is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.5M in annual giving against $58.9M in assets. This page documents the 136 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for New America Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$58.9M
Total assets
136
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What New America Foundation funds

New America Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, workforce & vocational training, youth development.

EducationHigher EducationWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for New America Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA) INITIATIVE
Indianapolis, IN$750K2023
Global Blockchain Business Council
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
Washington, DC$641K2018
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA) NATIONAL PARTNER
Washington, DC$350K2023
Trident Technical College
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA) NATIONAL PARTNER
North Charleston, SC$319K2023
Careerwise Colorado
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP NATIONAL PARTNER
Denver, CO$300K2023
Horizon Education Alliance
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA) INITIATIVE
Goshen, IN$250K2023
Jobs for the Future Inc
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAYA) NATIONAL PARTNER
Boston, MA$250K2023
Moonshots & Other Adventures Inc
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
Mill Valley, CA$250K2020
Montana Higher Education Student Assitance Corporation
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP NATIONAL PARTNER
Helena, MT$245K2020
Hopewell Fund
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ARTICLE IV CHARITABLE FUND PROJECT
Washington, DC$242K2022
Education Strategy Group
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP NATIONAL PARTNER
Chevy Chase, MD$200K2019
Foundation for California Community Coleges
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP NATIONAL PARTNER
Sacramento, CA$175K2020
North Carolina Community College System
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP NATIONAL PARTNER
Raleigh, NC$175K2020
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S PARTICIPATION IN A ONE YEAR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACADEMY
Indianapolis, IN$175K2024
Careerwise Colorado
SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ROLE AS A PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP NATIONAL PARTNER
Denver, CO$170K2022

New America Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.1M
2019$2.3M
2020$3.0M
2022$1.5M
2023$4.3M
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from New America Foundation

New America Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at newamerica.org.

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Frequently asked questions about New America Foundation

Does New America Foundation accept grant applications?
New America Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does New America Foundation fund?
New America Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc, Global Blockchain Business Council, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does New America Foundation give in grants?
New America Foundation reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.3M over 136 grants.
Where is New America Foundation located?
New America Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 522096845.
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About this profile. This page is built from New America Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with New America Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.