Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable
The Eric P and Evelyn E Newman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 2013 through a trust dated August 1, 2013. Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the foundation was named after Eric P. Newman (1911-2017), a prominent St. Louis numismatist, attorney, and business executive, and his wife Evelyn Edison Newman (1920-2015). The foundation continues the couple's philanthropic legacy by supporting education, medical research, and cultural institutions, with a particular focus on institutions in the St. Louis region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.7M
+2.0% YoY
Grant Count
18
-53.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$264K
+120.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports education, medical research, and cultural institutions. Eric P. Newman was an alumnus and longtime benefactor of Washington University in St. Louis, and the foundation continues substantial support to institutions he championed during his lifetime. The foundation's giving priorities encompass education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services.
Grantmaking
The Eric P and Evelyn E Newman Charitable Foundation operates on an **invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications**.
Grant Range
Up to $1,600,000
Average Grant
$119,308
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused on Saint Louis, Missouri, with some national grants. Funding extends to organizations in Missouri, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $59,325,293
- Total Revenue: $6,335,115
- Total Expenses: $4,996,987
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Giving: $4,744,000
Grants distributed represent approximately 95% of the foundation's total expenses.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Andrew E. Newman – Director (unpaid)
- Linda N. Schapiro – Director (unpaid)
The foundation is managed by the Newmans' children, who serve as unpaid directors.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW E NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LINDA N SCHAPIRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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