Manaus is a non-profit fund that works in partnership with others using the principle of community organizing and human-centered design to create sustainable solutions to issues that further equity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$158K
-4.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-42.6% YoY
About Manaus
Based on IRS filings
Manaus is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CARBONDALE, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $279.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $335,341 | $373,430 |
| Revenue | $462,034 | $884,298 | $979,323 |
| Expenses | $732,330 | $932,918 | $1,179,662 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $279 | $414 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Two Rivers Community School ($120,000), Roaring Fork CDC ($20,000), Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference ($6,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TACAW Basalt, CO | Programing | $6,000 |
| Roaring Fork CDC Carbondale, CO | Contract obligation | $20,000 |
| Two Rivers Community School Glenwood Springs, CO | School Program | $120,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference Denver, CO | CECE Program | $6,500 |
| River Bridge Regional Center Glenwood Springs, CO | Equity Action Program | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Pew | President | 7.5 | — |
| Kimbo Brown-Schirato | Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| Sydney Schalit | Executive Director | 40 | $208,989 |
| Omar Arturo Williams | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carlos Alfredo Herrera Montero | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kelly McNicholas Kurry | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Adriana Alvarez | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manaus?
Manaus is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CARBONDALE, CO. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Manaus operate?
Manaus has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Manaus award?
In 2024, Manaus awarded 5 grants totaling $158K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Manaus's EIN?
Manaus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2710588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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