Newman's Own Foundation
Newman's Own Foundation is the private grantmaking foundation funded by profits and royalties from Newman's Own products; its mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. The foundation website lists priorities, grantee partners, grant programs, news, and organizational leadership.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations serving children facing adversity—especially those working on child nutrition, farm-to-school, Indigenous youth food sovereignty, youth development, or related educational and arts programs.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on nutritious school meals, farm-to-school, or youth food education.
- • Direct services or leadership programs for Indigenous youth or other underserved child populations.
- • Clear operating support requests or program budgets in the foundation’s priority areas.
- • Capacity to manage and report on grants ranging from modest awards to multi‑hundred‑thousand dollar investments.
Geography
Recent grants reached recipients in 37 states and the foundation's out-of-state share was larger than in-state; Connecticut accounts for a sizable share (~37%) but the footprint is national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 160 distinct grantees across a wide range of missions (food justice, Indigenous youth programs, camps, education, arts, clinical services), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Observed giving behavior shows almost all 2024 recipients were new to the foundation (159 of 160), and the website includes an application page and deadline; however, some program lines are noted as preselected or invitation-based, so openness may vary by program.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
