Gerald D and Edna E Mann
Gerald D and Edna E Mann is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based private foundation that reported $904,290 in grants to 18 organizations in 2024. Its filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to public charities to carry out charitable goals.
Gerald D and Edna E Mann at a glance
In short: Gerald D and Edna E Mann gave $904K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Indiana. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $904,290
- +138.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,238
- +85.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,709,652
- -20.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gerald D and Edna E Mann
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing says the Mann family assesses and selects organizations for grants and contributions. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: James B Mann
Mailing address: 12283 Bridgewater Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone: (317) 849-0452
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald D and Edna E Mann funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Purdue University ($400K). Together the top 10 received $897K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 43 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (60%), North Carolina (27%), Tennessee (11%), Illinois (1%), and Ohio (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gerald D and Edna E Mann open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 321% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2022) to $904K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $904K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Civil Engineering Designation | $400,000 |
| NC State Engineering Foundation Raleigh, NC | Name Main Entry in Honor of Gdee Mann | $200,000 |
| Union University Jackson, TN | Scholarship & Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| St Luke's Church Indianapolis, IN | Organ Maintence Fund | $75,000 |
| Boilmaker Alliance Carmel, IN | Athletics | $50,000 |
| Newport Consolidated School Alumni Association Newport, NC | Covered Wagon Shelter | $30,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | 501C3 Giving | $20,000 |
| Newport Consolidated School Alumni Association Newport, NC | Park Upkeep | $7,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Western NC Hurricanes Victims | $5,000 |
| St James United Methodist Church Danvile, IL | General Donation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,709,652 | $464,896 | $932,583 | $904,290 | 18 | $904,290 | $436,603 | $281,535 |
| 2023 | $4,673,731 | $-13,033 | $401,909 | $379,500 | 14 | $379,500 | $76,028 | $254,541 |
| 2022 | $5,031,778 | $-828,787 | $168,534 | $133,000 | 11 | $133,000 | $47,549 | $251,780 |
| 2021 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $9,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald D and Edna E Mann reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2024 — 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 filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to various public charities. Its 2024 grants included support for engineering education, a university scholarship and operating expenses, church and community purposes, athletics, disaster relief, and charitable organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The NC State Engineering Foundation says it aids and promotes education, research, and extension in North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. Union University describes its mission as providing Christ-centered education that promotes excellence and character development. The Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis says its mission includes advancing understanding, goodwill, and peace through health, education, and poverty alleviation. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $904,290. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $400,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $400,000 to Purdue University for a civil engineering designation; $200,000 to the NC State Engineering Foundation to name the main entry in honor of GDEE Mann; $100,000 to Union University for scholarships and operating expenses; and $75,000 to St. Luke’s Church for an organ maintenance fund. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Boilermaker Alliance for athletics and $30,000 to the Newport Consolidated School Alumni Association for a covered wagon shelter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerald D Mann as president, Edna E Mann as secretary/treasurer, and Teresa L Mann as director.
Gerald D and Edna E Mann is led by Gerald D. Mann, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald D. Mann
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa L. Mann
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edna E. Mann
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Gerald D and Edna E Mann
How much does Gerald D and Edna E Mann give each year?
Gerald D and Edna E Mann gave $904K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $380K across 14 grants.
What is Gerald D and Edna E Mann's typical grant size?
Gerald D and Edna E Mann's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $50,238, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerald D and Edna E Mann that year got $65K on average.
Where does Gerald D and Edna E Mann give grants?
Gerald D and Edna E Mann gives mostly in Indiana: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants) and Newport, NC (2 grants).
Does Gerald D and Edna E Mann give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Gerald D and Edna E Mann's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gerald D and Edna E Mann's largest grantees?
Gerald D and Edna E Mann's largest 2024 grantees include Purdue University ($400,000), NC State Engineering Foundation ($200,000) and Union University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald D and Edna E Mann?
Gerald D and Edna E Mann reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $904K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald D and Edna E Mann fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to various public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald D and Edna E Mann?
The foundation 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 Gerald D and Edna E Mann's EIN?
Gerald D and Edna E Mann's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3954401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Gerald D and Edna E Mann 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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