Manes Peace Prize Foundation
The Manes Peace Prize Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its website describes its purpose as promoting peace and goodwill, including by supporting American individuals or organizations working toward those aims.
Manes Peace Prize Foundation at a glance
In short: Manes Peace Prize Foundation gave $519K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $43K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $518,500
- -6.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $43,208
- -29.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,328,533
- +16.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Manes Peace Prize Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing lists Harvey Manes as the contact and says to submit a letter request or recommendation. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Award restrictions are listed as “see website.”
- Review Cycle
- None is listed.
- Deadline
- None is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Harvey Manes
Mailing address: 5 Birch Hill Court, Old Westbury, NY 11568
Phone: (516) 801-4443
Website: https://manespeaceprize.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Manes Peace Prize Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boca Raton Museum ($200K). Together the top 10 received $515K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 42 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 39% to Florida, and 2% to California. The foundation’s website describes the Manes American Peace Prize as intended for American individuals or organizations; the reported grants also show support for recipients in New York, Florida, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Manes Peace Prize Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $555K (2025). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $519K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Museum Boca Raton, FL | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $200,000 |
| Westhampton Synagogue Westhampton, NY | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $100,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $100,000 |
| Bethel Performing Arts Center Bethel, NY | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $50,000 |
| RC Coalition for Youth Rockville Centre, NY | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $25,000 |
| Nassau County Museum of Art Roslyn, NY | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $10,000 |
| Studio Theatre of Li Lindenhurst, NY | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $10,000 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $10,000 |
| Center Moriches United Methodist Ch Center Moriches, NY | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $5,000 |
| Jewish Center of Roslyn Roslyn, NY | To Assist Organization in Its Mission | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,328,533 | $2,175,804 | $572,766 | $518,500 | 12 | $518,500 | $429,038 | $814,518 |
| 2025 | $9,749,245 | $3,466,076 | $580,038 | $555,000 | 9 | $569,500 | $3,260,293 | $628,580 |
| 2024 | $6,155,375 | $1,083,697 | $299,258 | $271,900 | 8 | $292,400 | $376,839 | $412,566 |
| 2023 | $5,367,678 | $-4,585,015 | $363,808 | $335,000 | 4 | $335,000 | $210,692 | $338,580 |
| 2022 | $10,316,501 | $9,154,400 | $340,316 | $336,500 | 9 | $336,500 | $1,899,876 | $353,092 |
| 2021 | $1,502,417 | $111,998 | $17,571 | $11,400 | 4 | — | $110,198 | $182,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Manes Peace Prize Foundation reported a distributable amount of $815K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it supports organizations and individuals that promote peace between different ethnic groups, religions, and countries through art and education. Its website also describes the Manes Fine Arts Award: participating Nassau County high schools select art students for $1,000 awards, with recipients’ work displayed at the Nassau County Museum of Art and an opportunity to compete for a scholarship. These awards are for students participating in the program, rather than grants for outside applicants.
Grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations supported. Northwell Health Foundation says it connects philanthropic support with efforts including helping underserved and uninsured people, advancing medical technology and research, and supporting facilities and programs. The Nassau County Museum of Art describes its mission as promoting appreciation and understanding of fine art. Studio Theatre of LI says it provides theatre instruction and classes for children and adults. The Jewish Center of Roslyn describes religious services and programming for its congregation and community. KULANU says it supports isolated, emerging, and returning Jewish communities around the globe.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $518,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported grants were $200,000 to Boca Raton Museum; $100,000 each to Westhampton Synagogue and Northwell Health Foundation; and $50,000 to Bethel Performing Arts Center. The reported purpose for these grants was to assist the organizations in their missions.
The foundation also reported $25,000 to RC Coalition for Youth, $10,000 each to Nassau County Museum of Art, Studio Theatre of LI, and Prager University, $5,000 each to Center Moriches United Methodist Church and Jewish Center of Roslyn, $2,500 to United We Rock Foundation, and $1,000 to KULANU.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Harvey R. Manes as Chairman, Melissa Collett and Joshua Manes as Vice Presidents, Wendy Manes as Treasurer, and Natasha Wolfson as Secretary.
Manes Peace Prize Foundation is led by Harvey R. Manes, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Harvey R. Manes
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joshua Manes
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melissa Collett
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Natasha Wolfson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wendy Manes
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Manes Peace Prize Foundation
How much does Manes Peace Prize Foundation give each year?
Manes Peace Prize Foundation gave $519K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $555K across 9 grants.
What is Manes Peace Prize Foundation's typical grant size?
Manes Peace Prize Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $43,208, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Manes Peace Prize Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Manes Peace Prize Foundation give grants?
Manes Peace Prize Foundation gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roslyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Manes Peace Prize Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Manes Peace Prize Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist Organization in Its Mission" (11 grants).
Who are Manes Peace Prize Foundation's largest grantees?
Manes Peace Prize Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Boca Raton Museum ($200,000), Westhampton Synagogue ($100,000) and Northwell Health Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Manes Peace Prize Foundation?
Manes Peace Prize Foundation reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $519K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $815K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Manes Peace Prize Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it supports organizations and individuals that promote peace between different ethnic groups, religions, and countries through art and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Manes Peace Prize Foundation?
The foundation’s filing lists Harvey Manes as the contact and says to submit a letter request or recommendation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Manes Peace Prize Foundation's EIN?
Manes Peace Prize Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7432171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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