Grant Guiding Principles

Our work begins with the strong belief that giving back is the greatest opportunity and responsibility for making ours a better world.

Funding Guidelines
In pursuit of the Common Good, Newman’s Own Foundation supports… 

Power of Philanthropy
Paul was inspired by the power of philanthropy to transform lives, and in so doing, he sought to engage various voices along the way. To him, the noisier the debate, the greater the opportunity to create a robust civil society. Newman’s Own Foundation is likewise committed to this philosophy.

Meaningful Impact
Newman’s Own Foundation humbly recognizes that we cannot alone solve the myriad problems that exist in today’s world, but we are committed to using our resources as wisely as possible toward a better future. The Foundation believes that its grants should have a meaningful, long-lasting impact on the challenges being addressed.

Programmatic and Geographic Diversity
From the beginning, Paul Newman donated all net royalties and profits after taxes from the sale of Newman’s Own products to charities and causes that spanned the globe and spectrum of human need - health, education, environment, poverty, human services, community and economic development, and the arts.  Newman’s Own Foundation is committed to honoring Paul’s philosophy by continuing this diversified approach to grant making.

Influence on Future Generations
In addition to addressing current needs in society, Newman’s Own Foundation places a very high priority on positive and sustainable effects on future generations. This principle applies to all sectors where the future is determined by what occurs in the present.

Funding Policy
Newman’s Own Foundation has partnered with hundreds of geographically and programmatically-diverse charities. In doing so, we observe certain policies and guidelines. 

However, the Foundation observes the following limitations and by policy makes no grants to:

• promote any business purpose;
• promote specific religious activities or beliefs;
• support lobbying or political organizations;
• support specific litigations that are underway, contemplated, or completed;

In addition, the Foundation generally does not support annual funds, endowments, donor-advised funds, special events, building campaigns, private foundations, supporting organizations, or other entities which require expenditure responsibility.

Our Grant Making Process
** Please note that Newman’s Own Foundation grant applications are made available by invitation **

Newman’s Own Foundation is fortunate to have access to a team of strong advisors to inform domestic and international grant-making efforts and recommend organizations that are capable of delivering effective programs and services. The Foundation’s Board of Directors meets regularly to determine priorities and to identify grantees. 

Program Areas

• Encouraging Philanthropy: Organizations that promote the practice of philanthropy and/or rely on philanthropic support to fulfill their missions.
• Children with Life-Limiting Conditions: Organizations enhancing the quality of life for children with life-limiting medical conditions, and for whom the experience of childhood has been disrupted by circumstances beyond their control.
• Nutrition: Organizations implementing model solutions to issues of hunger and nutrition for underserved communities.
• Empowerment: Organizations that empower people to overcome extraordinary adverse circumstances, and/or provide equal access to human rights and contribute to the development of a civil society.

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