Mann Family Foundation
Mann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Colorado.
Mann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mann Family Foundation gave $94K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Kansas. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $94,293
- -37.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -48.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,547
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,781,988
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It asks applicants to send a letter of request stating the proposed use of funds. Awards are limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes described in Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald D Mann
Mailing address: 1403 N Linden Cir, Wichita, KS 67226-8935
Phone: (316) 351-7500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Wichita YMCA ($22K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 177 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 11% to Missouri, 5% to Louisiana, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 39% 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 (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 $94K (2024) to $151K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Wichita YMCA Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Mission Adelante Inc Kansas City, KS | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Jacob's Well Church Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Kansas Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Simply Hygiene Park City, KS | Unrestricted | $9,400 |
| Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Academy New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rainbows United Charitable Foundation Inc Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $4,360 |
| Beaumont Community Association Beaumont, KS | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Eureka Pro Rodeo Eureka, KS | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,781,988 | $428,404 | $138,938 | $94,293 | 17 | $94,293 | $395,614 | $240,388 |
| 2023 | $4,492,522 | $280,291 | $310,010 | $151,352 | 33 | $151,352 | $140,364 | $225,989 |
| 2022 | $4,522,241 | $290,212 | $185,163 | $120,810 | 52 | $120,810 | $257,608 | $220,175 |
| 2021 | $4,417,192 | $424,866 | $166,597 | $135,764 | 39 | $135,764 | $397,439 | $208,990 |
| 2020 | $4,158,923 | $97,005 | $169,610 | $143,500 | 36 | — | $94,212 | $193,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $240K for 2024 — 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Junior Achievement of Kansas describes its mission as developing educational programs that give young people experience in industry and business. Simply Hygiene says it empowers people with essential hygiene products that promote health and hope. Senior Services Inc. of Wichita says it delivers services that help older adults lead quality lives and contribute to the community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $94,293. Grants ranged from $500 to $22,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest awards included $22,000 to Greater Wichita YMCA; $12,500 to Mission Adelante Inc.; $10,000 each to Jacob’s Well Church and Junior Achievement of Kansas; and $9,400 to Simply Hygiene.
Other listed 2024 grants included $5,000 to Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission and $5,000 to St. Mary’s Academy; $4,360 to Rainbows United Charitable Foundation; and $2,500 each to Beaumont Community Association, Eureka Pro Rodeo, and Senior Services Inc. of Wichita. The listed grants were designated “unrestricted.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald D. Mann and Barbara L. Mann as trustees.
Mann Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald D. Mann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Barbara L. Mann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $120K, to Ronald D Mann (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mann Family Foundation
How much does Mann Family Foundation give each year?
Mann Family Foundation gave $94K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 33 grants.
What is Mann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,547, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mann Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Mann Family Foundation give grants?
Mann Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (11%) and Louisiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (9 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Mann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Mann Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Wichita YMCA ($22,000), Mission Adelante Inc ($12,500) and Jacob's Well Church ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mann Family Foundation?
Mann Family Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (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 Mann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Junior Achievement of Kansas describes its mission as developing educational programs that give young people experience in industry and business. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mann Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mann Family Foundation's EIN?
Mann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3881101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mann Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mann Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mann-family-foundation-morg_3e65fe5fb58241419ef048039aead737
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