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Private foundation · Lynn Haven, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Newton Family Foundation Inc.

Invitation only

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $15K
Typical grant
$15K to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$116K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$145K—0
2024$116K$15K1
2023$85K—0

How to apply

Contact
C lawrence newton iii · panama city · 3347143133 · lawrencenewton@sbp.com

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • C Lawrence Newton IIIDirector
  • Tanya Shatto NewtonDirector
  • Elizabeth Newton HesseltineDirector
  • Claire Louise NewtonDirector

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Newton Family Foundation Inc.
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Gary Sinise FoundationNashville, Davidson CountyCharitable$15K

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