B L Manger Foundation
B L Manger Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish, Israeli, educational, medical, social-service, and local organizations.
B L Manger Foundation at a glance
In short: B L Manger Foundation gave $864K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state New York. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $864,200
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +176.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,006
- -58.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $5,317,388
- -6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (9 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B L Manger Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Applications are received at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are received at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Renee Manger
Mailing address: 168 Colonial Road Unit 5, Stamford, CT 06906
Phone: (203) 253-3950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B L Manger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($120K). Together the top 10 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 168 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 23% to Connecticut, 12% to Florida, 4% to New Jersey, and 3% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is B L Manger Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 36 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 11% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 252% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $715K (2021) to $864K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $864K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General | $120,300 |
| Operation Lifeshield Inc Boynton Beach, FL | General | $100,000 |
| American Friends Bar-Ilan University New York, NY | General | $70,000 |
| Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut Stamford, CT | General | $69,000 |
| Hadar Institute New York, NY | General | $65,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation Stamford, CT | General | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services so NJ Asbury Park, NY | General | $36,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| American Friends of DVI New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of Jerusalem Institute Fishers, IN | General | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,317,388 | $543,108 | $926,845 | $864,200 | 36 | $864,200 | $540,340 | $342,759 |
| 2024 | $5,701,125 | $300,661 | $811,158 | $753,725 | 13 | $753,725 | $300,569 | $331,236 |
| 2023 | $6,334,229 | $461,946 | $786,605 | $723,652 | 39 | $723,652 | $458,946 | $342,213 |
| 2022 | $6,738,050 | $672,092 | $837,451 | $775,200 | 37 | $775,200 | $611,467 | $422,175 |
| 2021 | $6,871,434 | $438,255 | $789,068 | $715,100 | 43 | — | $364,287 | $380,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B L Manger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $343K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. For example, PEF Israel Endowment Funds says it supports needy people, health services, and educational and religious institutions in Israel. Operation Lifeshield says it raises funds for air-raid shelters and bomb-resistant bus stops in Israel. Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds medical and trauma-related first-responder services, while American Friends of DVI says it supports access to dental care and oral-health education for underprivileged people.
Other 2025 recipients include Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut, Stamford Hospital Foundation, Hadar Institute, and Schoke Jewish Family Service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $864,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $120,300, with a median of $15,500. Its largest grants included $120,300 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, $100,000 to Operation Lifeshield, $70,000 to American Friends Bar-Ilan University, $69,000 to Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut, and $65,000 to Hadar Institute. These grants were listed with the purpose “GENERAL.”
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications may be submitted as a letter describing the organization’s charitable function and purpose. Its filing lists Renee Manger as the contact and says preference is given to local-area organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Renee Manger as president and secretary, Marc Manger and Joyce Maskart as vice presidents, and Harold Bernstein as treasurer.
B L Manger Foundation is led by Renee Manger, President & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee Manger
President & Secretary
Executive Director & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2023
Vice President, Secretary & Director → President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Bernstein
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Joyce Maskart
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Manger
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Lieberman (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $7K, to Harold Bernstein (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about B L Manger Foundation
How much does B L Manger Foundation give each year?
B L Manger Foundation gave $864K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $754K across 13 grants.
What is B L Manger Foundation's typical grant size?
B L Manger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,500, and its average grant was $24,006, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B L Manger Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does B L Manger Foundation give grants?
B L Manger Foundation's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (23%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Stamford, CT (6 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (5 grants) and Cherry Hill, NJ (2 grants).
Does B L Manger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of B L Manger Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are B L Manger Foundation's largest grantees?
B L Manger Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($120,300), Operation Lifeshield Inc ($100,000) and American Friends Bar-Ilan University ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is B L Manger Foundation?
B L Manger Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $864K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $343K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B L Manger Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. For example, PEF Israel Endowment Funds says it supports needy people, health services, and educational and religious institutions in Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B L Manger Foundation?
B L Manger Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is B L Manger Foundation's EIN?
B L Manger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7405994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). B L Manger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/b-l-manger-foundation-morg_4960cfe99749417d8bf8ffbe694202c1
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