John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity
John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity is a private foundation, based in Clinton, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $800K. Net investment income was $389K.
John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity at a glance
In short: John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity gave $800K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $400K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $800,000
- -68.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $400,000
- -68.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $9,392,823
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shelter 37 ($600K). Together the top 2 received $800K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity gives
- In 2025 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $800K (2025) to $3.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter 37 Whittier, CA | Support for at-Risk Youth | $600,000 |
| The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | Support of students to help provide outstanding academic programs in art, architecture and engineering, in addition to courses in the humanities and social sciences. | $200,000 |
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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 | $9,392,823 | $426,826 | $838,210 | $800,000 | 2 | $800,000 | $388,857 | $470,057 |
| 2024 | $9,804,207 | $619,555 | $2,574,459 | $2,505,000 | 2 | $2,505,000 | $565,549 | $549,045 |
| 2023 | $11,759,111 | $315,005 | $3,555,894 | $3,500,000 | 1 | $3,500,000 | $230,423 | $739,684 |
| 2022 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $61,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity reported a distributable amount of $470K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity is led by John Manuck, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Manuck
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Phillips
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Manuck
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Greig
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity
How much does John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity give each year?
John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity gave $800K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 2 grants.
How large is John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity?
John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $800K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $470K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity operate?
John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity's EIN?
John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1463591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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