Criteria:
- 501(c)3 public charities or the international equivalent
- Clear and substantive fit within one or more Focus Areas
- Organizations or programs where Foundation resources have the potential for significant impact typically small to mid-size organizations/programs that are poised for growth
- Innovative and effective model programs with potential for replication that can contribute to solutions to issues addressed by the Focus Areas
- Opportunities to encourage philanthropy by leveraging Foundation resources to stimulate giving from other sources and help build a global philanthropic community
- Existing or potential for strong organizational leadership/governance
- Fiscal responsibility
Newman’s Own Foundation Generally Does Not Fund:
- Organizations that discriminate on any basis
- Specific religious activities or beliefs
- Lobbying or political activities
- Major research projects
- Any commercial business purpose
- Any litigation that is underway, contemplated, or completed
- Private foundations, Type III supporting organizations, or other organizations that require expenditure responsibility by the Foundation
- Endowments, building campaigns, special events or annual funds
- Direct grants to individuals
