Grace a Manning and Charles Robert
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and New York.
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert at a glance
In short: Grace a Manning and Charles Robert gave $394K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $394,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- Average grant
- $13,133
- Median grant
- $13,200
- Total assets
- $10,193,595
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grace a Manning and Charles Robert
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Leo Priolo Jr as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Leo Priolo Jr
Mailing address: 3704 Abrams Rd, Dallas, TX 75214
Phone: (214) 821-7770
Email: leo@priolo.cpa
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grace a Manning and Charles Robert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Angels Residential Facility ($20K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 59% of grant dollars and Louisiana received 27%. Mississippi accounted for 5%, North Carolina 3%, and New York 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $394K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Angels Residential Facility Shreveport, LA | Indivuals with Mental Disabilities | $20,000 |
| Friends of Natchez City Cemetary Natchez, MS | Maintenance of Cemetary | $19,700 |
| St Mattias Anglican Church Dallas, TX | Parish Outreach Activities | $19,700 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX | Orthopedic Care to Children | $19,700 |
| Geaux 4 Kids Inc Bossier City, LA | Children in Crisis | $17,599 |
| Ronald McDonald House CTX Austin, TX | Temp House Hospitalized Children | $17,599 |
| Food Bank of Northwest LA Shreveport, LA | Feed Northwest LA | $17,598 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,000 |
| Common Ground Community Inc Shreveport, LA | Summer Camp Programs | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Ar &LA Shreveport, LA | Temp House for Hospitalized Children | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,193,595 | $540,058 | $443,035 | $394,000 | 30 | $394,000 | $284,750 |
| 2023 | $9,698,394 | $181,153 | $23,907 | — | — | — | $154,991 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including disability services, children’s welfare and health, food assistance, religious outreach, education, and community services.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate this range. Geaux 4 Kids says it helps ease displaced children’s transition into foster-care protective custody. Chase’s Place says it educates students ages 5 to 18 with moderate to severe developmental disabilities and supports their independence. Feed Lake Highlands describes its work as addressing the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of residents on limited incomes. For the Nations Refugee Outreach says it provides education and family services to refugees in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $394,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,296 to $20,000, with a median of $13,200.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to Holy Angels Residential Facility for individuals with mental disabilities; $19,700 each to Friends of Natchez City Cemetery for cemetery maintenance, St Mattias Anglican Church for parish outreach, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for orthopedic care for children; and $17,599 to Geaux 4 Kids for children in crisis. Other reported grants included $17,599 to Ronald McDonald House CTX for temporary housing for hospitalized children, $17,598 to Food Bank of Northwest LA, and $16,000 to Notre Dame School of Dallas for students with developmental disabilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leo Priolo Jr as treasurer, Jan Manning Sample as president, William Lancaster Smith Jr as secretary, and Grey Manning Sample and Marc F Vilfordi as vice-presidents.
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert is led by Jan Manning Sample, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan Manning Sample
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Grey Manning Sample
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Leo Priolo Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marc F. Vilfordi
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
William Lancaster Smith Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Grace a Manning and Charles Robert
How much does Grace a Manning and Charles Robert give each year?
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert gave $394K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Grace a Manning and Charles Robert's typical grant size?
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert's median grant in 2024 was $13,200, and its average grant was $13,133, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grace a Manning and Charles Robert give grants?
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert gives mostly in Texas: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (27%) and Mississippi (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (10 grants) and Shreveport, LA (6 grants).
Does Grace a Manning and Charles Robert give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Grace a Manning and Charles Robert's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Grace a Manning and Charles Robert's largest grantees?
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Angels Residential Facility ($20,000), Friends of Natchez City Cemetary ($19,700) and St Mattias Anglican Church ($19,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($16,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grace a Manning and Charles Robert?
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $540K.
What does Grace a Manning and Charles Robert fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including disability services, children’s welfare and health, food assistance, religious outreach, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grace a Manning and Charles Robert?
The foundation states that it 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 Grace a Manning and Charles Robert's EIN?
Grace a Manning and Charles Robert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3513174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Grace a Manning and Charles Robert 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 2022–2024
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