Mann Charitable Foundation
Mann Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in San Fernando, California. Formed in 2020, it makes grants to tax-exempt charitable organizations supporting a variety of charitable purposes.
Mann Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Mann Charitable Foundation gave $838K across 58 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $837,907
- +114.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 58
- +163.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,447
- -18.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $331,345
- -57.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (82% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mann Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 S Brand Blvd Suite 203, San Fernando, CA 91340
Phone: (818) 833-5309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mann Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($60K). Together the top 10 received $327K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 114 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient-state shares were New York, 8%; District of Columbia, 3%; New Jersey, 2%; and Illinois, 1%. The listed grants include multiple Los Angeles-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mann Charitable Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $8K (2021) to $838K (2026). In 2026 it made 58 grants totaling $838K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| J Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Cure Duchenne Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $34,348 |
| Alzheimers Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $30,600 |
| Bet Tzedek Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Visionary Women Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts Costa Mesa, CA | General Support | $22,000 |
| Music Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $331,345 | $613,597 | $1,047,127 | $837,907 | 58 | $13,597 |
| 2025 | $775,238 | $462,289 | $486,312 | $391,275 | 22 | $30,289 |
| 2024 | $788,898 | $781,881 | $330,613 | $281,882 | 20 | $21,881 |
| 2023 | $332,656 | $600,027 | $284,935 | $231,500 | 13 | $27 |
| 2022 | $17,539 | $68 | $19,124 | $12,000 | 1 | $18 |
| 2021 | $36,595 | $50,003 | $13,408 | $7,500 | 1 | $3 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support causes helping a variety of charitable purposes through grants to applicable tax-exempt charitable organizations.” Its filing describes its program as donations to charitable organizations to help them meet their goals and objectives.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of work supported. CURE DUCHENNE says it raises and funds research toward a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and works to improve care and quality of life for patients. Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles says it works to improve the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias through awareness, services, support, advocacy, and research. Bet Tzedek describes its mission as providing free legal services to people who need them most. Baby2Baby says it provides children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and other basic necessities. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools says it operates high-performing schools in low-income Los Angeles communities.
Other supported grantees describe work that includes funding initiatives for women and girls (Visionary Women) and providing endowment support for the Music Center’s arts, education, and artistic programs (Music Center Foundation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $837,907. Grants ranged from $5,150 to $60,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $60,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, $50,000 to the J Paul Getty Museum, $40,000 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, $34,348 to CURE DUCHENNE, and $30,600 to Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Bet Tzedek and Visionary Women; $22,000 to Segerstrom Center for the Arts; and $20,000 each to Music Center Foundation, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Baby2Baby.
The foundation says it monitors grant proceeds mainly through personal relationships and knowledge of a charity’s mission and accomplishments, and by reviewing charity ratings, descriptions, and prior-year tax returns.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Michael S Dreyer as director and president; Anoosheh Bostani as secretary treasurer and director; and Claude Mann as chairperson and director.
Mann Charitable Foundation is led by Michael S. Dreyer, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael S. Dreyer
Director & President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claude Mann
Chairperson & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Anoosheh Bostani
Secretary Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
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 Mann Charitable Foundation
How much does Mann Charitable Foundation give each year?
Mann Charitable Foundation gave $838K across 58 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $391K across 22 grants.
What is Mann Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Mann Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,447, across 58 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mann Charitable Foundation give grants?
Mann Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (22 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Mann Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mann Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Mann Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Mann Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($60,000), J Paul Getty Museum ($50,000) and Los Angeles Philharmonic ($40,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mann Charitable Foundation?
Mann Charitable Foundation reported $331K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $614K.
What does Mann Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support causes helping a variety of charitable purposes through grants to applicable tax-exempt charitable organizations.” Its filing describes its program as donations to charitable organizations to help them meet their goals and objectives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mann Charitable Foundation?
Mann Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mann Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Mann Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5119411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Mann Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mann-charitable-foundation-morg_8486e73e40c743c4bbf70e13f7b1c842
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