Manela Brothers Foundation Inc
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest amounts going to recipients in New Jersey and New York.
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Manela Brothers Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,058,119
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,158
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $286,846
- -85.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Manela Brothers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6300 Wilshire Blvd Suite 2030 2030, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 782-0818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Manela Brothers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bodenstein Family Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($135,726), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 108 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (52%), New York (30%), California (16%), Pennsylvania (1%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Manela Brothers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $188K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 249% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $547K (2020) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bodenstein Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Congregation Supporters of Torah Brooklyn, NY | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $234,000 |
| Kollel International Lakewood, NJ | To promote the exempt purposeand philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $205,380 |
| Tzur Foundation Lakewood, NJ | General | $111,000 |
| JGive - ASOR Fund | General | $75,000 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $135,726 |
| School for Children with Hidden Int Lakewood, NJ | General | $50,000 |
| Kollel Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $40,000 |
| Bais Hava'ad Institute of Talmudic Lakewood, NJ | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $36,500 |
| Link Kollel California Los Angeles, CA | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $23,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $286,846 | $536,394 | $2,079,723 | $2,058,119 | 26 | $2,079,723 | $533,855 | — |
| 2023 | $1,988,193 | $1,203,625 | $1,970,092 | $1,948,645 | 27 | $1,970,092 | $45,670 | $90,822 |
| 2022 | $3,006,150 | $1,626,180 | $925,269 | $894,018 | 19 | $925,269 | $55,963 | — |
| 2021 | $3,059,175 | $2,698,003 | $595,957 | $588,950 | 18 | $595,957 | $2,250 | — |
| 2020 | $873,584 | $942,930 | $550,270 | $546,838 | 18 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes assistance to widows and orphans, vulnerable and economically disadvantaged individuals, and families lacking basic necessities. For example, Tzur Foundation says it distributes funds to families of widows and orphans for basic food and clothing, while Areivim Institute describes providing medical, economic, and legal support. Marbeh Tzedakah says it assists needy Jewish families with necessities such as clothing, shelter, medical expenses, and legal assistance.
Grantmaking
Largest reported grants included $234,000 to Congregation Supporters of Torah in Brooklyn, New York; $205,380 to Kollel International in Lakewood, New Jersey; $111,000 to Tzur Foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey; $50,000 to School for Children with Hidden Int in Lakewood, New Jersey; and $40,000 to Kollel Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. Other grants included $36,500 to Bais Hava'ad Institute of Talmudic and $11,000 to Congregation Gates of Mercy, both in Lakewood, New Jersey, and $23,800 to Link Kollel California in Los Angeles.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Yosef Y Manela, Helene Manela, and David Manela as directors.
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Manela
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helene Manela
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yosef Y Manela
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Manela Brothers Foundation Inc
How much does Manela Brothers Foundation Inc give each year?
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 27 grants.
What is Manela Brothers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,500, and its average grant was $79,158, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Manela Brothers Foundation Inc that year got $188K on average.
Where does Manela Brothers Foundation Inc give grants?
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (23%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (5 grants).
Does Manela Brothers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Manela Brothers Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Manela Brothers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bodenstein Family Foundation ($1,000,000), Congregation Supporters of Torah ($234,000) and Kollel International ($205,380), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($135,726), which are not listed by name. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Manela Brothers Foundation Inc?
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc reported $287K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $536K.
What does Manela Brothers Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes assistance to widows and orphans, vulnerable and economically disadvantaged individuals, and families lacking basic necessities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Manela Brothers Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Manela Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3980097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Manela Brothers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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