John W Manson Trust
John W Manson Trust is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $240K.
John W Manson Trust at a glance
In short: John W Manson Trust gave $100K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,115
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,058
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,058
- Total assets
- $1,786,307
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John W Manson Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Town of Pittsfieldtwn Treasurer ($75K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
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 W Manson Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $101K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Pittsfieldtwn Treasurer Pittsfield, ME | General Operating | $75,085 |
| Maine Central Institute Pittsfield, ME | General Operating | $25,030 |
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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 | $1,786,307 | $257,985 | $124,873 | $100,115 | 2 | $106,397 | $239,836 | $102,481 |
| 2024 | $1,653,437 | $113,914 | $110,763 | $90,004 | 2 | $94,926 | $98,293 | $96,221 |
| 2023 | $1,650,749 | $84,253 | $110,366 | $90,004 | 2 | $95,681 | $68,711 | $88,449 |
| 2022 | $1,676,894 | $125,849 | $113,281 | $85,003 | 2 | $91,124 | $109,836 | $98,028 |
| 2021 | $1,664,323 | $296,546 | $91,143 | $70,000 | 2 | — | $281,161 | $95,715 |
| 2020 | $1,458,921 | $179,879 | $123,844 | $101,069 | 2 | — | $167,075 | $83,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Manson Trust reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W Manson Trust's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$21K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank National Association (2020–2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John W Manson Trust
How much does John W Manson Trust give each year?
John W Manson Trust gave $100K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 2 grants.
How large is John W Manson Trust?
John W Manson Trust reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John W Manson Trust operate?
John W Manson Trust has awarded grants in Maine.
What is John W Manson Trust's EIN?
John W Manson Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6007504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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