Amy Klette Newman Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on funding normal operations for a range of organizations, particularly in the areas of civil rights, health, and Jewish community support. The foundation provides grants to nonprofits that advocate for social justice, health initiatives, and cultural organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare and addressing social issues. It primarily serves organizations that operate in the civil rights and health sectors, as well as those that support Jewish communities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits (often in New York) seeking general operating support in areas like Jewish community organizations, civil rights, health, or related social causes, with an existing relationship or credible introduction to the trustee or board.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or regionally connected to the foundation’s New York focus
- • Mission aligns with Jewish organizations, civil rights, health, or related social causes
- • Request is for general operating support or modest program funding ($5K–$30K)
- • An existing relationship or referral to the trustee or current grantees
- • An established track record and prior organizational history
Geography
Grants span nine states but are heavily concentrated in New York, which received about 58% of dollars; the footprint is multi-state with a clear New York focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 30 distinct recipients (37 the prior year), indicating a broad set of independent grantees across multiple issue areas despite some financial concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Two-year behavior shows high retention (27 of 30 recipients returned) and only three new grantees in the latest year; the foundation also states it funds only preselected organizations and provides no public submission route, so new entrants are unlikely without a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
