Alfred E Mann Charities Inc. is a private foundation based in San Fernando, California, established to continue the philanthropic legacy of Alfred E. Mann following his death in 2016. The organization became active in 2016 and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on improving human lives through scientific advancement, education, community development, and cultural initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$16.8M
+44.8% YoY
Grant Count
140
+77.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$120K
-18.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization believes in using its resources to make the greatest impact possible on improving and prolonging human life. Alfred E Mann Charities maintains five primary focus areas:
Health & Medical Innovation — The foundation's primary focus, honoring Alfred E. Mann's legacy as a pioneer in biomedical engineering. The organization supports healthcare advancement and medical innovation globally, with particular emphasis on cell and gene therapy research.
Arts & Culture — Supporting enrichment through arts and cultural experiences, reflecting Alfred E. Mann's personal passion for these areas.
Community Development — Providing support for organizations addressing food insecurity, supportive housing for unhoused populations, and vocational training for unemployed individuals.
Education & Youth Development — Investing in educational programs and youth development initiatives.
Global Giving — Partnering with organizations worldwide to provide assistance to those in need internationally.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual distribution activity. Recent grantmaking data shows:
Grant Range
**: Individual grants range from $5,000 to $5 million
How to Apply
**: The foundation indicates it operates on a "preselected only" basis, meaning it makes contributions to organizations it has identified rather than accepting unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in California and New York, with these two states accounting for a significant portion of grantmaking activity. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states, with additional support in Connecticut. The foundation has supported 118 unique organizations across its grantmaking history.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $314.9 million (as of fiscal year 2023); $331.8 million reported in some filings
Annual Income: $33.8 million reported
Revenue Composition (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $7,081,220
- Total grants and contributions: $0 (compared to $93,358,890 in fiscal year 2022)
Expenses: $30,505,033 (fiscal year 2022)
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $2 million in 2013 to $314.9 million in 2023
IRS Status: 501(c)(3) private foundation; tax-exempt since June 2014; required to file Form 990-PF
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anoosheh Bostani — Secretary, Treasurer, and Director (30 hours/week, $480,000 annual compensation as of 2023)
Michael S Dreyer — Director (25 hours/week, $584,000 annual compensation as of 2023)
Claude Mann — Director (1 hour/week, $36,000 annual compensation as of 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANOOSHEH BOSTANI | SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 30 | $479,704 |
| CLAUDE MANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $36,000 |
| MICHAEL S DREYER | DIRECTOR | 25 | $583,960 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**$25 Million Gift to Cedars-Sinai** — The foundation pledged its single largest gift in the history of Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors to create the Alfred E. Mann Precision Medicine Innovation Center, advancing innovation in precision medicine.
$40 million gift from Alfred E. Mann Charities will boost CHLA research -**$40 Million Gift to Children's Hospital Los Angeles** — A major commitment to boost research at CHLA.
$40 million gift from Alfred E. Mann Charities will boost CHLA research -**$12 Million Cell and Gene Therapy Endowment** — Established the Alfred E. Mann Cell and Gene Therapy Research Endowment at Children's Hospital Los Angeles to support groundbreaking medical research.
$40 million gift from Alfred E. Mann Charities will boost CHLA research -**$500,000 Award to USC** — Awarded $500,000 to the USC Neuro Revascularization Center to support neuroscience research.
Alfred E. Mann Charities, Inc. awards $500,000 to USC Neuro ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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