John & Florence Newman Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on arts and culture, community service, education, and health-related initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community well-being through grants to local organizations, including cultural events, educational institutions, and health charities. The foundation serves diverse populations by funding projects that promote cultural enrichment, educational advancement, and community health. While it primarily operates in Texas, its support extends to initiatives in other states as well.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized nonprofit, especially based in San Antonio/Texas, with programs in arts & culture, community services, education, or local events that match the foundation’s past grants and capacity to manage mid-sized awards.
Good Fit
- • A clear presence or program in San Antonio or elsewhere in Texas.
- • Project or event-based funding needs in arts, festivals, parks, education, or community services.
- • Organizational capacity to manage grants in the $10k–$250k range.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or visible connection to local civic networks or intermediaries.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in the foundation’s state, with about 82% of dollars staying in Texas; recipients were recorded in three states overall.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad set of independent grantees (27 distinct recipients) with a mix of returning (16) and new (11) organizations, indicating a wide recipient footprint despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected applicants, which limits unsolicited access, but observed grants included 11 new recipients in the latest year, so new entrants do appear possible though likely by invitation or referral rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
