B L Manger Foundation
B L Manger Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Established in 1974, the foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on supporting Jewish organizations and causes, along with education, human services, and related nonprofit support activities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
-6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$864K
+14.7% YoY
Grant Count
36
+176.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-58.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving is primarily directed toward Jewish organizations. Beyond this core focus, the foundation supports:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding regions include:
- Connecticut
- New York
- California
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $5,317,388
- Total Annual Giving: $864,200
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since January 1975
- EIN: 23-7405994
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,317,388 | $5,701,125 | $6,334,229 |
| Revenue | $543,108 | $300,661 | $461,946 |
| Expenses | $926,845 | $811,158 | $786,605 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $864,200 | $753,725 | $723,652 |
| Net Investment Income | $540,340 | $300,569 | $458,946 |
| Distributable Amount | $342,759 | $331,236 | $342,213 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
168 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
Contact: Renee Manger serves as a key contact for the foundation.
Address: 168 Colonial Rd Apt 5, Stamford, CT 06906-1600
Telephone: 203-253-3950
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD BERNSTEIN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| MARC MANGER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| RENEE MANGER | PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 8 | — |
| JOYCE MASKART | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
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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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