C&R Newman Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The C&R Newman Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, and the arts.

IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low public profile, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. New grantseekers will have their work cut out for them here. Networking is likely the best way to get on this funder’s radar.

PROFILE: The C&R Newman Family Foundation was established in 2008 by Richard and Christine Newman. Richard is an engineering executive and Christine serves as president of the foundation. The foundation lacks transparency and does not maintain a website, which makes it difficult to locate further information on its priority areas and grantmaking strategies. Tax filings suggest the C&R Newman Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, and the arts.

Grants for Public Health and Access

Christine joined the board of Saint John’s Health Center Foundation in 1995 and was diagnosed and treated for lymphoma at Saint John's. The family's giving at the hospital has included donations to support nursing and cancer research. Christine is also on the board of Children’s Institute, Inc., a Los Angeles nonprofit dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Past grantees include Pepperdine University, UCLA Foundation, and John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary.

Grants for Education and Arts and Culture

In addition to health grants, the foundation also prioritizes support for education and arts organizations. Funded grantees tend to be larger, more established groups, rather than smaller, grassroots organizations. Previous grantees in education and public health include United Way of Greater Los Angeles, LA Philharmonic Association, and LACMA. Christine is on the board of Blue Ribbon, the premier women’s support organization of The Music Center, another grantee.

Important Grant Details

Grants range from $250 to $60,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation made grants totaling $410,025. The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

C&R Newman Family Foundation
2024 La Mesa Drive
Santa Monica, CA 90402