Manaus
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.
Manaus at a glance
In short: Manaus gave $158K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,000
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,600
- -42.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Manaus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Two Rivers Community School ($120K). Together the top 5 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Manaus gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2022) to $195K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers Community School Glenwood Springs, CO | School Program | $120,000 |
| Roaring Fork CDC Carbondale, CO | Contract obligation | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference Denver, CO | CECE Program | $6,500 |
| Tacaw Basalt, CO | Programing | $6,000 |
| River Bridge Regional Center Glenwood Springs, CO | Equity Action Program | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $462,034 | $732,330 | $158,000 | 5 | $279 |
| 2023 | $335,341 | $884,298 | $932,918 | $165,153 | 3 | $414 |
| 2022 | $373,430 | $979,323 | $1,179,662 | $136,296 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $565,403 | $1,047,019 | $1,490,523 | $194,739 | 8 | $13,680 |
| 2020 | $1,525,092 | $2,672,359 | $2,490,724 | — | — | $11,699 |
About Manaus
Based on IRS filings
Manaus is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Manaus is led by Sydney Schalit, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sydney Schalit
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Robert Pew
President
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimbo Brown-Schirato
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Alvarez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Alfredo Herrera Montero
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly McNicholas Kurry
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Arturo Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: George Stranahan (2020–2021) — Founder Emeritus
- Former: Yessenia Arreola (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cindy Kahn (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $209K, to Sydney Schalit (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Manaus
How much does Manaus give each year?
Manaus gave $158K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $165K across 3 grants.
What is Manaus's typical grant size?
Manaus's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $31,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Manaus give grants?
Manaus gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Glenwood Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Manaus give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Manaus's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Manaus's largest grantees?
Manaus's largest 2024 grantees include Two Rivers Community School ($120,000), Roaring Fork CDC ($20,000) and Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Manaus?
Manaus is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Carbondale, CO.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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