Mann Family Foundation West
Mann Family Foundation West is a private foundation, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $6K.
Mann Family Foundation West at a glance
In short: Mann Family Foundation West gave $14K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $14,288
- +159.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,381
- -13.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $750
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Mann Family Foundation West funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Pasadena Symphony Association ($12K across 3 grants). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mann Family Foundation West gives
- In 2021 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $14K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | General Support | $7,800 |
| Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | General Support | $4,268 |
| Pasadena Conservatory of Music Pasadena, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Golden West Chapter of ALS Association Agoura Hills, CA | General Support | $500 |
| The Women's Committee of the Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | General Support | $500 |
| Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | General Support | $220 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $10,965 | $23,511 | $14,288 | 6 | $18,813 | $6,267 | $14,202 |
| 2020 | $105,971 | $4,312 | $7,433 | $5,500 | 2 | — | $3,496 | $13,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mann Family Foundation West reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mann Family Foundation West is led by Barbara M. Steinwedell, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Barbara M. Steinwedell
CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis S. Anderson
Vice President, CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey M. Shutt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Family Foundation West
How much does Mann Family Foundation West give each year?
Mann Family Foundation West gave $14K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
What is Mann Family Foundation West's typical grant size?
Mann Family Foundation West's median grant in 2021 was $750, and its average grant was $2,381, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mann Family Foundation West give grants?
Mann Family Foundation West gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (5 grants).
Does Mann Family Foundation West give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mann Family Foundation West's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mann Family Foundation West's largest grantees?
Mann Family Foundation West's largest 2021 grantees include Pasadena Symphony Association ($12,288 across 3 grants), Pasadena Conservatory of Music ($1,000) and Golden West Chapter of ALS Association ($500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Mann Family Foundation West required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Mann Family Foundation West reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mann Family Foundation West's EIN?
Mann Family Foundation West's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4542282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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