Mana Mentor Inc
Mana Mentor Inc is a private foundation based in Lahaina, Hawaii. Its 2024 filing lists grants for disaster relief and an individual surf sponsorship.
Mana Mentor Inc at a glance
In short: Mana Mentor Inc gave $22K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,380
- -76.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,599
- -50.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $107,777
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mana Mentor Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4056 Mahinahina Place, Lahaina, HI 96761
Phone: (323) 896-2929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mana Mentor Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Surf Association ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2024 filing went to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mana Mentor Inc gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $97K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Surf Association Lahaina, HI | Disaster Relief | $5,000 |
| Eric Poulsen Lahaina, HI | Surf sponsorship for National for Zolten Poulsen | $2,500 |
| Jonathan Cervantes Fire family Lahaina, HI | Disaster Relief | $1,300 |
| Kevin Maratea Lahaina, HI | Aloha Roll Disaster Relief | $1,300 |
| Nick Bennett Lahaina, HI | Aloha Roll Disaster Relief | $1,300 |
| Benny Martin Lahaina, HI | Aloha Roll Disaster Relief | $1,300 |
| Janine Bradley Lahaina, HI | Aloha Roll Disaster Relief | $1,300 |
| Crystal Mitchell Lahaina, HI | Aloha Roll Disaster Relief | $1,300 |
| Chantelle Santiago Lahaina, HI | Aloha Roll Disaster Relief | $1,300 |
| Courtney Stapleton Lahaina, HI | Aloha Roll Disaster Relief | $1,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,777 | $20,985 | $74,175 | $22,380 | 14 |
| 2023 | $160,967 | $247,023 | $136,056 | $97,020 | 30 |
| 2022 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $22,380. Grant amounts ranged from $780 to $5,000, with a median of $1,300. Its largest listed grant was $5,000 to Hawaii Surf Association for disaster relief. Other listed grants included $2,500 to Eric Poulsen for a surf sponsorship for National for Zolten Poulsen, and $1,300 each to Jonathan Cervantes Fire family for disaster relief and to several individuals for Aloha Roll disaster relief. In 2023, it reported 30 grants totaling $97,020. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 14 grants totaling $22,380.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tamara Conniff as president.
Mana Mentor Inc is led by Tamara Conniff, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamara Conniff
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
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 Mana Mentor Inc
How much does Mana Mentor Inc give each year?
Mana Mentor Inc gave $22K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $97K across 30 grants.
What is Mana Mentor Inc's typical grant size?
Mana Mentor Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,300, and its average grant was $1,599, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Mana Mentor Inc give grants?
Mana Mentor Inc gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lahaina, HI (14 grants).
Does Mana Mentor Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Mana Mentor Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aloha Roll Disaster Relief" (9 grants).
Who are Mana Mentor Inc's largest grantees?
Mana Mentor Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hawaii Surf Association ($5,000), Eric Poulsen ($2,500) and Jonathan Cervantes Fire family ($1,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mana Mentor Inc?
Mana Mentor Inc reported $108K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $21K.
How do I apply for a grant from Mana Mentor Inc?
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 Mana Mentor Inc's EIN?
Mana Mentor Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1063149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Mana Mentor Inc 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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