Newman's Own Foundation

This marks my 4th year of volunteering at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp with the team from Newman's Own, Inc. and Newman's Own Foundation and somehow every year feels a little different in all the best ways. It’s always refreshing to step away from our desks and spend time at camp, but what always has stayed with me most is knowing what this place truly represents for the kids and families who come here. At camp, every child has the opportunity to just be a kid and have the opportunity to laugh, explore, make friends, and as Paul Newman would say, “Raise a little Hell.” It’s not just transformative for the campers. Families find community, support, and connection with other parents who genuinely understand what they’re going through because they’ve lived it too. That kind of space is rare and deeply meaningful. There really is no greater privilege than being able to serve these children and families. Without camps like this and the broader SeriousFun Children's Network many of these kids might never have access to experiences like these, and families may never find the community and support that camp makes possible. Forever grateful for the opportunity to be part of it ✨🏕️

Giving back isn't just part of our story—it's who we are. 💛 Newman's Own, Inc. staff had a blast at our annual Volunteer Day at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut, part of SeriousFun Children's Network!    New team member Allison Pyer visited camp for the very first time. She shared, "As we prepared the camp for incoming campers, I saw firsthand the amazing experiences and support they give to kids. It made the mission we’re part of feel very real—and it felt really good to play a small part in it." 🏕️ Thank you to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for having us!

Across Guam, young leaders are rediscovering the traditions that have nourished their communities for generations. 🍠   A Newman’s Own Foundation grantee partner since 2022, Guåhan Sustainable Culture cultivates environmental sustainability on Guam through education, engagement, and partnerships. Their Lina’la’ Roots Club brings students back to land and culture through hands-on learning about sustainable agriculture and traditional CHamoru foodways.   Last summer, students explored the CHamoru foodways by cooking with traditional ingredients like lemmai, niyok, and suni, and preparing dishes such as titiyas, kådu, and kelaguen. High school interns, designated as "Che'lu" (siblings), took on leadership roles, leading demonstrations and continuing the work as cultural ambassadors.   As the island continues to recover from April’s Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Guåhan Sustainable Culture remains steadfast. Plans for this summer’s Lina’la’ Roots Club are already underway. 💛   Learn more and support: https://lnkd.in/ebePqSiT #AAPIHeritageMonth #IndigenousFoodJustice #IndigenousFood #TraditionalFood #NativeFood Photo courtesy of Guåhan Sustainable Culture.

“I respect generosity in people, and I respect it in companies too. I don't look at it as philanthropy; I see it as an investment in the community.” –Paul Newman From the beginning, Paul's business plan was simple: "let's give it all away." Since 1982, we've given away over $600M to good causes. Photo: Paul Newman with campers at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, part of SeriousFun Children's Network. Photo courtesy of LIFE Magazine.

Business owners, this one's for you! In Fortune, our CEO makes the case for succession planning through Steward Ownership: models that keep companies grounded in purpose and protect employees and community. It's the path Paul Newman chose when he decided to give all the profits away to good causes, gifting the food company to Newman's Own Foundation in 2008. Read more 👇

Here it is: our roundup of grant opportunities for nonprofits, Tribes, and schools! 🤠 🤝 New Profit’s Connected Futures Cohort  501(c)(3) bridgebuilding organizations working in health, economic mobility, democracy and/or education sectors in the US can apply to be part of a cohort including a $100K unrestricted grant, a $10K leadership development grant, and convenings. Submit a Discovery Form by May 26, 2026.  Submit: https://lnkd.in/eTRbc-2w 🥬 Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Neighborhood Grants Schools and nonprofits that serve communities where Sprouts operates can apply for multiple grants including School Gardens, Growing Healthy Kids, and Wellness Across Lifespan. Apply by June 1, 2026. Apply: https://lnkd.in/gEq2TUbq 🫐 Henry P. Kendall Foundation’s 2026 New England Food Vision Prize Nonprofits, Tribes, schools, and governmental entities in New England can apply for grants $25K–$100K for collaborative farm to school and local sourcing efforts. Submit Letters of Interest by June 5, 2026. Apply: https://lnkd.in/eSSBT8E2 🥕 Healthy Food Financing Initiative’s Food Access and Retail Expansion Grants For-profit and nonprofit Food Retailers or Food Enterprises can apply for grant funding ranging from $20K–$250K and technical assistance up to $75K for food retail and supply chain projects in underserved communities. Funding inquiries due July 31, 2026. Apply: https://lnkd.in/emhs4_xk 🌶️ Native Americans in Philanthropy's Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Native-led and Native-serving 501c3 organizations and Tribal Nations across the U.S. and its territories can apply for grants $25K–100K. Application window: May 20–July 14, 2026 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g39DrvYz Want opportunities like this delivered monthly? 📩 Sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dZ8qqrH6 Photo courtesy of Sprouts Healthy Community Foundation.

Celebrating Erik Stegman today! 🎉 We are proud to collaborate with Native Americans in Philanthropy on the youth-led Indigenous Tomorrows Fund. As Erik shares, "One of the best ways that you can help move resources when you don’t understand communities is to actually empower those communities to make those decisions.” The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund opens for its second year on May 20! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g39DrvYz

Do you want to get your state to recognize Farm to School Month? Join us for a 45-minute conversation with Renee Page, Executive Director of Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, who helped secure Maine's gubernatorial proclamation declaring October Farm & Sea to School Month. She'll share practical tips on crafting proclamation language, who to approach, and how to get started, with around half the time designated for Q&A. Proclamations require no legislation, yet signal official recognition, raise public awareness, and open doors to deeper policy conversations. If you're hoping to have something in place by October, the time to start is now! ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQYNfxNa

Young people are shaping the future of thriving Indigenous communities. We’re proud to share that the second year of Native Americans in Philanthropy’s Indigenous Tomorrows Fund will open for applications on May 20, 2026! The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund is a participatory process shaped through youth‑led visioning circles, where youth are the grantmakers. In 2026, the fund will invest $1.65M across the U.S. and its territories, with grants of $25K, $65K, and $100K to expand support for Native-led solutions rooted in Indigenous values, leadership, and systems of care. ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g39DrvYz We’re honored to be collaborating on this important fund alongside Native Americans in Philanthropy, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Photo: Native Youth Grantmakers, photo courtesy of Native Americans in Philanthropy.

"They didn't need a room full of friends. They needed one person who understood them." –Stacey, Flying Horse Farms (part of SeriousFun Children's Network) May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. 💚 At SeriousFun camps, kids build lasting confidence, strengthen their sense of self, and find belonging when they need it most. For children living with serious illnesses, mental health challenges are often compounded by the weight of their diagnosis and the medical complexities they face. Newman's Own Foundation is a proud supporter of SeriousFun Children's Network's work creating medically-inclusive camp experiences. Learn more how #CampChangesEverything: https://lnkd.in/eFCVeWVD #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMonth #Camp #MagicOfCamp Photo courtesy of Flying Horse Farms.