By the numbers
To good causes
$600M+
This Year’s Big Wins
Amplifying our grantee partners’ impact
2M+ camp experiences provided by SeriousFun Children’s Network camps supporting children with serious illnesses since 1988
Paul Newman and campers at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, part of SeriousFun Children’s Network.
SeriousFun Children’s Network
SeriousFun supports and amplifies the impact of individual camps and programs to affect positive change in the lives of children with serious medical conditions and their families.
Results:
- 30 camps and programs across 4 continents
- 2 million plus camp experiences since 1988
- 85% of alumni credited camp as a major source of their self-confidence
Paul Newman and campers at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, part of SeriousFun Children’s Network.
$150M secured by Community Food Advocates to transform New York City school cafeterias
Redesigned NYC Cafeteria. Photo courtesy of Community Food Advocates.
$150M secured by Community Food Advocates to transform New York City school cafeterias
Since 2013, Community Food Advocates has led the diverse “Lunch 4 Learning Coalition,” uniting students, parents, unions, academics, and various advocacy groups. NYC students serve as Youth Food Advocates to ensure student voices shape coalition priorities.
The results:
- Secured $150M for NYC Public Schools in 2024 to enhance all middle and high school cafeterias
- Improved seating, serving lines, and food options reduced stigma and increased meal appeal
- High schools with redesigned cafeterias see a 35% increase in lunch participation
“I have heard a lot of positive feedback from students across the school about the enhanced cafeteria and school lunch, and many students that used to skip lunch have begun to eat lunch daily.” —Joshua, New York City student
Redesigned NYC Cafeteria. Photo courtesy of Community Food Advocates.
NĀTIFS’ Sean Sherman awarded Elevate Prize of $300K to advance Indigenous food sovereignty
Graphic with photo of Sean Sherman courtesy of Elevate Prize
NĀTIFS’ Sean Sherman awarded Elevate Prize of $300K to advance Indigenous food sovereignty
NĀTIFS’ Sean Sherman Awarded Elevate Prize
- North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NĀTIFS) strengthens Indigenous food sovereignty through traditional food practices and producer support.
- We proudly nominated NĀTIFS Founder, Sean Sherman, who was awarded the 2025 Elevate Prize. Sean will receive $300K in total funding over 2 years; $250K to expand NĀTIFS’ Food Labs and other areas of work and a $50K personal award.
Graphic with photo of Sean Sherman courtesy of Elevate Prize
96% of youth reported a stronger connection to Hawaiian values after participating in Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike food education programs
Youth compost-building. Photo courtesy of Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike Building Program
Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike
Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike connected students with their Hawaiian heritage through hands-on garden and food forest education. Their programming centers the traditional Hawaiian values of Mana, ʻĀina, ʻAi Pono, and Mauli Ola (Spiritual Energy, Land, Healthy Foods, Life Energy).
The impact:
- 96% of participating youth reported stronger connections to Hawaiian values
- 100% of the youth reported an increase in their cultural farming and culinary skills
- $2M awarded from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving in 2024
“I learned about working hard and working with my hands. If you take care of the land, the land takes care of you!” —Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike Elementary participant
Youth compost-building. Photo courtesy of Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike Building Program
+63% increase in youth awareness of traditional healthy foods after participating in Zuni Youth Enrichment Project programming
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project cooking class
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project transforms how Indigenous youth engage with nutrition, culture, and community health, for example through their Rooted in Traditions after school program at Shiwi Tsana Elementary School.
The impact:
- 1,800 Indigenous youth reached through school and community programming
- Youth awareness of traditional healthy foods increased from 35% to 57%
“My favorite thing about the afterschool program was when we got to cook stuff…my favorite was Zoodles!”
—Third-grader Lilly B.
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project cooking class
950+ schools served by Green Bronx Machine
Green Bronx Machine co-founder, Stephen Ritz, works with students in a hands-on gardening activity. Photo courtesy of Green Bronx Machine
950+ schools served by Green Bronx Machine
Green Bronx Machine’s Curriculum Improves Academic and Health Outcomes in More than 950 Schools.
Green Bronx Machine catalyzed nutrition education in New York City schools. A Newman’s Own Foundation grantee partner since 2016, in 2024 alone they expanded their programming to 120 new schools across the United States.
The results: After participating in Green Bronx Machine programs:
- 93% of students can define/prepare nutritious meals (up from 9%)
- 100% increased fruit and vegetable consumption, with 50% doubling intake
- 100% of participating teachers felt the program improved their pedagogy and provided experiences for their students that they would not have had otherwise.
“Newman’s Own Foundation’s partnership has been truly catalytic for Green Bronx Machine. Their flexible funding model allowed us the time and resources to develop our core nutrition education curriculum and scale our work in New York City to over 950 schools across the United States, while also launching our online education series. It’s beyond just dollars—it’s the partnership and freedom to innovate that transforms our impact.” —Stephen Ritz, Co-Founder, Green Bronx Machine
Green Bronx Machine co-founder, Stephen Ritz, works with students in a hands-on gardening activity. Photo courtesy of Green Bronx Machine
Our Approach
How we give it all away
Investing in Innovation
Applications
495Selected for Prize
12nonprofit organizations and Tribes
Dollars Committed
$1.2MIn It For The Long Haul
Continued Funding
54grantee partners received continued funding across our priority program areas
Allocation of 2024 funding
75%went to returning grantee partners
Participatory Grantmaking
Votes Cast
436for Community Choice Awards in our Community Fund
Employee-Driven Grants
$100Kdirected by Newman’s Own staff to 10 nominated nonprofits
DonorsChoose
989donors directed our $100K match to
school nutrition and garden projects
Young gardener at Grow Dat Youth Farm watches as their starter plant emerges, soon to be ‘bumped up’ before reaching the fields. Photo by Claire Bangser.
Our Priorities
Photo courtesy of GrowDat Youth Farm.
U.S. children in food insecure households
1 in 5Diet of American children
>2/3is comprised of ultra processed food
U.S. children falling short on key food groups
50%fall short on food groups such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Our investment
Amount given in 2024
$3.8M+to 28
grantee partners
Grantee Partner Highlights
Chef Ann Foundation
Creating Healthier School Food Systems Nationwide
One of Chef Ann Foundation’s most popular recipes available on The Lunchbox, Tofu Lo Mein. Kid-tested and approved! Photo courtesy of Chef Ann Foundation.
Chef Ann Foundation
Chef Ann Foundation empowers school nutrition professionals to serve fresh, scratch-cooked meals that nourish students and communities.
The impact:
- 419K students from 396 districts and 370 schools have benefitted from Get Schools Cooking and Healthy School Food Pathway since 2016
- 145K+ nutrition professionals used The LunchBox in 2024 to access recipes, support meal planning, and learn new ideas to implement in their classroom
- 800 new schools and districts used The LunchBox for the first time.
“Great tips and recommendations here to help implement change in our public schools. I have been searching for ways to help implement change for increasing plant-based foods in school lunches. This is a little slice of gold I have found on your site. Thank you very much.” —School Nurse in New Jersey
One of Chef Ann Foundation’s most popular recipes available on The Lunchbox, Tofu Lo Mein. Kid-tested and approved! Photo courtesy of Chef Ann Foundation.
FoodCorps
Nourishing 500K Students
Guacamole taste test and students eating lunch at Mar Vista Elementary. Photo courtesy of FoodCorps.
FoodCorps
FoodCorps places AmeriCorps members in schools nationwide to transform how children experience food through hands-on education, nourishing meals, and community centered food experiences. Building on school programming, FoodCorps develops leaders, grows networks, and advocates for policy change in service of every child’s health and well-being.
The impact:
- 528K students engaged across 220 schools in 18 states and D.C.
- Students eat up to 3x more fruits and vegetables after participating in FoodCorps programming
- 70% of states with Foodcorps programming made progress toward policies that support expanded access to nourishing school meals and/or food education
“I never knew cooking could be so fun! Now I can help make dinner at home and choose healthier foods.” —FoodCorps participant, Alanson School District (Michigan)
Guacamole taste test and students eating lunch at Mar Vista Elementary. Photo courtesy of FoodCorps.
Oregon Farm to School Network
Growing Local Food in Schools
A young eater enjoying a local asian pear during the Oregon Farm to School Crunch At Once event. Photo courtesy of Oregon Farm to School Network.
Oregon Farm to School Network
The Oregon Farm to School Network unites farmers, educators, and nutrition professionals to transform school food systems, making local food more accessible in schools statewide. Their collaborative approach bridges the gap between Oregon’s agricultural community and school nutrition programs.
The impact:
- Secured $10.9M in state funding for Farm to School programs, exceeded funding goal by $700K
- Supported the development of a robust and diverse School Meals for All Coalition, which successfully advocated for the adoption of free school meals in 95% of Oregon schools
A young eater enjoying a local asian pear during the Oregon Farm to School Crunch At Once event. Photo courtesy of Oregon Farm to School Network.
Food Research and Action Center
Building Momentum for Healthy School Meals For All
Photo courtesy of Food Research and Action Center.
Food Research and Action Center
Food Research and Action Center leads a nationwide movement to ensure all students have access to free school meals. By convening local, state, and national partners, they help states adopt policies that provide free, healthy school meals for all children.
The impact:
- > 3M children received free breakfast and > 6M children received free lunch on an average day across the eight states with Healthy School Meals for All policies during the ‘23-24 school year
- 11 additional states and D.C. have active coalitions working towards healthy school meals for all
Photo courtesy of Food Research and Action Center.
Grow Dat Youth Farm
Growing Leaders and Harvesting Change in the Big Easy
Photo by Claire Bangser
Grow Dat Youth Farm
At Grow Dat Youth Farm in New Orleans’ City Park, young people learn sustainable agriculture while developing skills to create lasting community change.
The impact:
- 50 youth engaged in reimagining local food systems through collaborative farming
- 100% of participants gained skills to create positive community change
- 95% learned new cooking techniques and sustainable agriculture principles
“Grow Dat has taught me that I am always growing as a person and nothing is set in stone. I feel way more sure of myself than I did before, and especially when it involves food systems or farming in general. I now realize that my words and thoughts have value and people will actually listen to me if I talk.” —Reid, Grow Dat Participant, 2021-2024
Photo by Claire Bangser
FoodWhat?!
Youth Transformation Through Food and Farming
Final fall harvest on the land, 2024. Photo courtesy of FoodWhat?!
FoodWhat?!
FoodWhat?! implements a transformative program of youth empowerment through organic farming, culinary education, and community food distribution.
The impact:
- In 2024, more than 90 youth participated in FoodWhat?!’s programming
- 95% of youth reported that they gained useful job skills
- 86% of participants reported that they were eating healthier as a result of the program
Final fall harvest on the land, 2024. Photo courtesy of FoodWhat?!
“Our north star: how can we have the most impact using the resources we have in service of our mission?”
Our Approach to Developing the 2024 Impact Highlights
Photo courtesy of National Farm to School Network