Manning Family Foundation
The Manning Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Since 2003, it has awarded grants to nonprofit organizations in two areas: health and life sciences research, and local giving in Charlottesville.
Manning Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Manning Family Foundation gave $13.5M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $208K), top state Virginia. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,517,558
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $207,962
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $302,402,755
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (23 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% 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 Manning Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an application through the foundation’s online portal. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits doing work in the foundation’s focus areas; first-time applicants and returning grantees that have not received funding in over two years must submit a letter of inquiry before a full application.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed three times a year: January, May, and September/October.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed three times a year: January, May, and September/October.
- Contact
Application contact: Heidi Burnette
Mailing address: 200 Garrett Street Suite O, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 980-8142
Email: heidi@themanningfamilyfoundation.org
Website: https://themanningfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Manning Family Foundation
Who Manning Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($4.8M). Together the top 10 received $11.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
275 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 275 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s local giving supports groups in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (40%), Ohio (36%), New York (11%), Massachusetts (11%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Manning Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 65 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $446K; repeat grants $78K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 $9.1M (2020) to $14.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $13.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General | $4,800,000 |
| University of Virginia Health Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General | $3,060,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | General | $1,500,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General | $304,000 |
| Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund Charlottesville, VA | General | $300,000 |
| Charlottesville Biohub Charlottesville, VA | General | $255,000 |
| The Red SOX Foundation Inc Boston, MA | General | $250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Boston, MA | General | $200,000 |
| Ready Kids Charlottesville, VA | General | $180,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $302,402,755 | $8,375,762 | $14,263,739 | $13,517,558 | 65 | $13,685,547 | $8,276,722 | $14,668,882 |
| 2023 | $274,981,200 | $7,998,437 | $14,634,604 | $13,435,740 | 68 | $13,551,987 | $6,715,296 | $13,658,293 |
| 2022 | $253,756,007 | $5,624,625 | $15,909,141 | $14,646,035 | 49 | $14,737,810 | $4,453,294 | $13,482,434 |
| 2021 | $313,144,000 | $17,216,650 | $10,319,119 | $9,590,477 | 63 | $9,671,054 | $16,568,585 | $14,693,664 |
| 2020 | $287,121,890 | $12,171,959 | $9,571,339 | $9,052,088 | 30 | — | $11,632,877 | $12,341,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Manning Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14.7M 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 describes its work as advancing health and healthy communities. Its two focus areas are Health & Life Sciences Research and Local Giving. It supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encourages entrepreneurial approaches to research. Its research interests include Type 1 diabetes and retinal diseases, particularly macular degeneration and Stargardt’s disease.
For local giving, the foundation focuses on Charlottesville-area organizations serving physical and mental health, providing educational and developmental opportunities for children, and promoting financial literacy. It particularly emphasizes work with at-risk youth and disadvantaged community members, as well as free health services for people who could not otherwise afford them.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work funded. The University of Virginia Health Foundation says it supports medical and nursing study and teaching, research, and improvements to patient care. Breakthrough T1D describes its mission as accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat Type 1 diabetes. Locally, City of Promise says it works to end generational poverty and help children graduate ready for college or a career; the Charlottesville Free Clinic provides free medical, mental health, vision, and dental services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $13,517,558. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $4,800,000, with a median of $25,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with proposals reviewed by a Grant Committee and approved by the Board of Directors three times a year.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $4,800,000 to Fidelity Charitable, $3,060,000 to the University of Virginia Health Foundation, $1,500,000 to Breakthrough T1D, $1,000,000 to the University of Massachusetts, and $304,000 to Duke University. Other notable grants included $300,000 to the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund, $255,000 to Charlottesville BioHub, $250,000 to the Red Sox Foundation, and $180,000 to ReadyKids.
Applications are submitted through the foundation’s online portal. First-time applicants, and grantees that have not received funding in more than two years, must first submit a letter of inquiry describing the request. Application materials include an organization profile and 501(c)(3) information, a description and amount of the request, an explanation of how the work relates to the foundation’s focus areas, operating and/or program budgets, and goals, milestones, and timelines where applicable. Grantees submit annual progress reports through the portal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul B. Manning as director, president, and treasurer; Diane L. Manning as director and secretary; Bradford J. Manning and Bryan P. Manning as directors; Kaitlyn M. Henry as director; and Russell T. Schundler as secretary.
Manning Family Foundation is led by Paul B. Manning, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul B. Manning
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradford J. Manning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan P. Manning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane L. Manning
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlyn M. Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell T. Schundler
Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Manning Family Foundation
How much does Manning Family Foundation give each year?
Manning Family Foundation gave $13.5M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.4M across 68 grants.
What is Manning Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Manning Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $207,962, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Manning Family Foundation that year got $446K on average.
Where does Manning Family Foundation give grants?
Manning Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (36%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (48 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Keswick, VA (2 grants).
Does Manning Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Manning Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Manning Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Manning Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($4,800,000), University of Virginia Health Foundation ($3,060,000) and Breakthrough T1D ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Manning Family Foundation?
Manning Family Foundation reported $302.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14.7M (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 Manning Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as advancing health and healthy communities. Its two focus areas are Health & Life Sciences Research and Local Giving. It supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encourages entrepreneurial approaches to research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Manning Family Foundation?
Submit an application through the foundation’s online portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Manning Family Foundation's EIN?
Manning Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3054138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Manning Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/manning-family-foundation-morg_8671763c6c5e4029988a8cc8baa46c65
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