Manat Foundation
Manat Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 28 grants totaling $6,866,187.
Manat Foundation at a glance
In short: Manat Foundation gave $6.9M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $245K), mostly in Michigan. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,866,187
- +25.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +115.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $245,221
- -41.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $30,864,358
- +57.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (16 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Manat Foundation
- 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: 1477 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9724
Phone: (248) 420-5011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Manat Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth Emeth ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 100 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (65%), New York (20%), and Tennessee (15%). The filing also lists Connecticut and Pennsylvania, each at 0%. Examples of 2025 recipients include Temple Beth Emeth in Ann Arbor, Michigan; YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York, New York; and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Manat Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 28 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $265K; repeat grants $219K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 249% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2023) to $6.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $6.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Emeth Ann Arbor, MI | Further Charitable Goals | $2,000,000 |
| Ann Arbor Academy Ann Arbor, MI | Further Charitable Goals | $1,039,950 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Bloomfield Hills, MI | Future Charitable Goals | $1,005,737 |
| Lebonheur Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Further Charitable Goals | $1,000,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research New York, NY | Further Charitable Futures | $1,000,000 |
| American Friends Magen David Adom New York, NY | Further Charitable Goals | $400,000 |
| Genesis of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Further Charitable Goals | $100,000 |
| JCC Detroit - Charach Gallery West Bloomfield, MI | Further Charitable Goals | $58,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation - MI Southfield, MI | Further Charitable Goals | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Washtenaw Ann Arbor, MI | Further Charitable Goals | $30,000 |
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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 | $30,864,358 | $6,046,223 | $7,052,501 | $6,866,187 | 28 | $6,866,187 | $1,052,264 | $2,754,469 |
| 2024 | $19,613,874 | $229,684 | $5,508,060 | $5,486,749 | 13 | $5,486,749 | $229,684 | $1,084,943 |
| 2023 | $6,219,957 | $300,147 | $229,683 | $220,100 | 22 | $220,100 | $300,147 | — |
| 2022 | $8,837,505 | $6,290,283 | $2,737,374 | $2,718,679 | 21 | $2,718,679 | $107,439 | $254,607 |
| 2021 | $3,034,479 | $474,792 | $1,699,089 | $1,675,572 | 16 | — | $62,217 | $164,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Manat Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Garrett’s Space describes its mission as supporting young adults facing mental health challenges and promoting mental health wellness. Living & Learning Enrichment Center says it seeks to enhance the lives of participants with disabilities through therapeutic, social, work-based, and community engagement. Ann Arbor Academy describes its work as providing a program for middle and high school students with learning disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $6,866,187. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $2,000,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $2,000,000 to Temple Beth Emeth, $1,039,950 to Ann Arbor Academy, $1,005,737 to Hebrew Free Loan, $1,000,000 to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, and $1,000,000 to YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $5,486,749. Among the listed recipients, Garrett’s Space received $3,311,497 and Living & Learning Enrichment Center received $1,539,109. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 28 grants totaling $6.9 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rebecca Hankin as president, Susan Henkin as secretary, and Jack M. Schultz as treasurer.
Manat Foundation is led by Rebecca Hankin, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca Hankin
President
Trustee → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Henkin
Secretary
Trustee → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jack M. Schultz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Natalie B. Charach (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Joseph Hankin (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Manat Foundation
How much does Manat Foundation give each year?
Manat Foundation gave $6.9M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.5M across 13 grants.
What is Manat Foundation's typical grant size?
Manat Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $245,221, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Manat Foundation that year got $265K on average.
Where does Manat Foundation give grants?
Manat Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (5 grants), West Bloomfield, MI (5 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does Manat Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Manat Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Charitable Goals" (25 grants).
Who are Manat Foundation's largest grantees?
Manat Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Beth Emeth ($2,000,000), Ann Arbor Academy ($1,039,950) and Hebrew Free Loan ($1,005,737), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Manat Foundation?
Manat Foundation reported $30.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Manat Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Garrett’s Space describes its mission as supporting young adults facing mental health challenges and promoting mental health wellness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Manat Foundation?
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 Manat Foundation's EIN?
Manat Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2710511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Manat Foundation 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.
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 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Manat Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/manat-foundation-morg_d5385bade4984687a5e6afd9ab07ba31
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