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The Howard and Maryam Newman

Bedford, New York  ·  EIN 201999992  ·  Private foundation

The Howard and Maryam Newman is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $985K in annual giving against $11.5M in assets. This page documents the 98 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Howard and Maryam Newman — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$985K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.5M
Total assets
98
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Howard and Maryam Newman funds

The Howard and Maryam Newman's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include immigrants & refugees, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

immigrants & refugeesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Howard and Maryam Newman, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Statement
TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION, MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS, THE ARTS, AND LOCAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, ETC.
New York, NY$996K2017
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
TO HELP SALK EXPLORE THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE, SEEKING NEW UNDERSTANDINGS IN NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
La Jolla, CA$964K2023
Yale University Development
TO HELP YALE EXPAND AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE, INSPIRE INNOVATION ANDPRESERVE CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
New Haven, CT$750K2020
Yale University Development
TO HELP YALE EXPAND AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE, INSPIRE INNOVATION ANDPRESERVE CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
New Haven, CT$750K2024
Yale University Development
TO HELP YALE EXPAND AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE, INSPIRE INNOVATION ANDPRESERVE CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
New Haven, CT$500K2022
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
TO HELP SALK EXPLORE THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE, SEEKING NEW UNDERSTANDINGS IN NEUROSCIENCE
La Jolla, CA$225K2023
Brooklyn Institute for Social
TO OFFER CRITICAL, COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Brooklyn, NY$200K2024
City Harvest
DONATION TO HELP FEED THE HUNGER AND TO HELP STOP FOOD WASTE.
New York, NY$100K2024
City Harvest
DONATION TO HELP FEED THE HUNGER AND TO HELP STOP FOOD WASTE.
New York, NY$100K2022
Brooklyn Institute for Social
TO OFFER CRITICAL, COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Brooklyn, NY$100K2022
City Harvest
DONATION TO HELP FEED THE HUNGER AND TO HELP STOP FOOD WASTE.
New York, NY$100K2020
Yale University Development
TO HELP YALE EXPAND AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE, INSPIRE INNOVATION ANDPRESERVE CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
New Haven, CT$50K2020
Dancing Classroom
TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFETIME OF CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE JOYFUL ART AND PRACTICE OF SOCIAL DANCE.
New York, NY$25K2020
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
TO HELP SALK EXPLORE THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE, SEEKING NEW UNDERSTANDINGS IN NEUROSCIENCE
La Jolla, CA$25K2020
Aspen Institute
TO SUPPORT AND INVIGORATE THE ARTS IN AMERICA
New York, NY$15K2024

The Howard and Maryam Newman giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$996K
2020$984K
2022$758K
2023$1.2M
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from The Howard and Maryam Newman

The Howard and Maryam Newman'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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Howard and Maryam Newman

Does The Howard and Maryam Newman accept grant applications?
The Howard and Maryam Newman'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 The Howard and Maryam Newman fund?
The Howard and Maryam Newman's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Yale University Development. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Howard and Maryam Newman give in grants?
The Howard and Maryam Newman reported $985K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 98 grants.
Where is The Howard and Maryam Newman located?
The Howard and Maryam Newman is based in Bedford, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201999992.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Howard and Maryam Newman'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 The Howard and Maryam Newman. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.