Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger is a private foundation based in Euclid, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including universities, community food organizations, a senior-life organization, a library, and conservation and other organizations.
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger at a glance
In short: Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger gave $84K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,750
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,888
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,370,573
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% 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 Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23681 Effingham Boulevard, Euclid, OH 44117-1918
Phone: (216) 633-7480
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio State University Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($28,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 10% to Illinois, 4% to New York, 2% to Tennessee, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $84K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $28,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Endowment Fund | $8,000 |
| Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | Endowed Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Endowed Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Otterbein Marblehead Senior Life Lakesidemarblehead, OH | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Lake Erie Council BSA Cleveland, OH | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Euclid Public Library Euclid, OH | Permanent Endowment | $2,250 |
| Advance GCFA New York, NY | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Euclid Hunger Center Euclid, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,370,573 | $126,733 | $87,701 | $83,750 | 29 | $86,440 | $91,307 | $95,734 |
| 2024 | $1,331,541 | $161,711 | $76,770 | $73,500 | 35 | $75,945 | $68,793 | $86,049 |
| 2023 | $1,246,600 | $65,177 | $57,185 | $55,000 | 22 | $57,185 | $47,100 | $71,889 |
| 2022 | $1,237,608 | $242,118 | $55,647 | $51,900 | 28 | $54,229 | $35,579 | $71,246 |
| 2021 | $1,051,137 | $315,600 | $55,166 | $52,500 | 32 | $54,520 | $70,362 | $68,484 |
| 2020 | $790,703 | $78,733 | $56,670 | $54,765 | 28 | — | $38,709 | $48,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger reported a distributable amount of $96K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for endowed scholarships, endowment funds, and general or annual funds.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of work represented among its recipients. The Ohio State University Foundation says it raises funds and manages endowments and planned gifts for the benefit of the university. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger. West Creek Conservancy describes its work as conserving natural habitats, restoring the ecological value of regional lands and waters, and connecting people with nature.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $83,750. Awards ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to the Ohio State University Foundation for an endowed scholarship; $8,000 each to the Methodist Theological School for an endowed scholarship, the Ohio State University Foundation for an endowment fund, the Ohio University Foundation for an endowed scholarship, and the University of Illinois Foundation for an endowed scholarship. Other reported grants included $3,000 to Otterbein Marblehead Senior Life for its general fund; $2,500 to Lake Erie Council BSA for its annual fund; and $2,250 to Euclid Public Library for a permanent endowment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Clare Mansperger is listed as Treasurer on the 2025 filing.
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger's only listed officer is Clare Mansperger, Treasurer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clare Mansperger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger
How much does Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger give each year?
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger gave $84K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 35 grants.
What is Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger's typical grant size?
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,888, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger that year got $667 on average.
Where does Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger give grants?
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (6 grants), Euclid, OH (4 grants) and Macedonia, OH (2 grants).
Does Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Specific Fund" (4 grants) and "Endowed Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger's largest grantees?
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio State University Foundation ($8,000), Ohio University Foundation ($8,000) and University of Illinois Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($28,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger?
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (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.
What does Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for endowed scholarships, endowment funds, and general or annual funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger's EIN?
Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1262519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dale E & Bernice E Mansperger accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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