Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering
Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering is a private foundation, based in San Fernando, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $170K.
Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering at a glance
In short: Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering gave $300K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $300K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $300,000
- +6.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +6.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $6,390,107
- +5.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mann Charitable Foundation ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $330K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mann Charitable Foundation San Fernando, CA | General Support | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,390,107 | $664,052 | $359,593 | $300,000 | 1 | $322,780 | $170,032 | $370,532 |
| 2025 | $6,085,647 | $429,074 | $351,170 | $282,000 | 1 | $303,865 | $250,145 | $318,862 |
| 2024 | $6,007,743 | $378,676 | $310,417 | $260,000 | 1 | $279,250 | $347,508 | $300,988 |
| 2023 | $5,939,484 | $130,484 | $359,911 | $300,000 | 1 | $317,298 | $115,657 | $297,780 |
| 2022 | $6,168,911 | $478,725 | $376,519 | $330,000 | 1 | $353,045 | $455,226 | $329,917 |
| 2021 | $6,066,705 | $454,382 | $92,947 | $37,800 | 10 | — | $412,877 | $328,633 |
| 2020 | $5,705,270 | $1,351,392 | $82,784 | — | — | — | $1,308,652 | $247,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering reported a distributable amount of $371K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering is led by Michael S. Dreyer, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael S. Dreyer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2023) → $12K (2026)
Claude Mann
Vice President & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anoosheh Bostani
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2023) → $12K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Michael S Dreyer (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering
How much does Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering give each year?
Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering gave $300K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $282K across 1 grant.
How large is Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering?
Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $371K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering operate?
Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland.
What is Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering's EIN?
Alfred E Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4664317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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