NEWMAN'S OWN FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$12.0M
Grants
169
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
269
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Newman's Own Foundation uses the power of giving to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. Founded in 1982 by actor Paul Newman, the company donates all of its after-tax profits to charity through Newman's Own Foundation, supporting child-focused programs. Since 1982, more than $600 million has been donated to thousands of organizations helping people in need around the world.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
SeriousFun Children's Network (previously Association of Hole in the Wall Camps) - over 1.5 million camp experiences provided to children with serious illnesses free of charge. 2025 Prizes for Innovation available for nonprofits, public schools, and Tribes. Annual funding volume around $26,000,000 with grants ranging from $5,000-$100,000.
How to Apply
Only accepts grant applications during specific annual calls for applications, usually opened in first quarter. Applications received outside these periods cannot be reviewed due to high volume. Recommends signing up for 'Radically Good News' newsletter for funding opportunities. 2025 Prizes for Innovation deadline July 1, 2025.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund organizations that discriminate, litigation activities, other private foundations, organizations not complying with USA Patriot Act requirements, specific religious activities, or organizations requiring adherence to specific religion. Cannot review applications outside annual call periods.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$12.0M
Grants
169
Median
$25K
States
37
$12.0M
Grants
222
Median
$7K
States
41
$14.0M
Grants
247
Median
$10K
States
42
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$10K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$3.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$3.5M
2024
SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK
CT · GENERAL OPERATIONS
$1.5M
2024
FOODCORPS INC
OR · CONNECTING ALL CHILDREN TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN SCHOOLS
$500K
2024
CHARITYVEST - NATIVE AMERICANS IN PHILANTHROPY
MN · INDIGENOUS TOMORROWS FUND
$250K
2024
CHARITYVEST - FOOD RESEARCH & ACTION CENTER
DC · ADVANCING HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL
$200K
2024
CHARITYVEST - SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK
CT · OVER THE WALL, UK
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.