Jane R Newman Charitable Trust
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting social services, human rights, and health initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to improving human welfare and addressing social justice issues, as evidenced by its funding of various charities focused on these areas. The foundation primarily supports organizations that provide assistance to vulnerable populations, including victims of violence, individuals facing food insecurity, and groups advocating for civil rights and women's empowerment. While it operates primarily in Minnesota, it also extends its support to organizations in other states, indicating a broader commitment to social change.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit working in social services, human rights, or health with demonstrated ties or partnerships in Minnesota or connections to current grantees; realistic about modest, one-off operating or project grants.
Good Fit
- • Program work in social services, human rights, health, or related civil-rights advocacy.
- • Operational scale and budget consistent with typical small grants (median grant several hundred dollars to a few thousand).
- • Existing relationships or referrals from organizations already funded by the foundation.
- • Presence or program activity in Minnesota or a clear partnership with an in-state organization.
Geography
Grants were made across about 13 states in the latest year, but roughly half of the dollar volume was concentrated in Minnesota, indicating a multi-state footprint with a strong in-state emphasis.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nearly 80 distinct recipients (one grant per recipient) and a long-running pattern of many returning recipients (67 repeats), demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (12 new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly limits grants to preselected invitees and has no public website or clear contact route, so unsolicited applicants face an uncertain prospect.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
