Manny Carvalho Foundation
Manny Carvalho Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hilo, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $38K.
Manny Carvalho Foundation at a glance
In short: Manny Carvalho Foundation gave $38K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,078
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $7,616
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,012,908
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Manny Carvalho Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hilo High School ($12K). Together the top 5 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Manny Carvalho Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hilo High School Hilo, HI | To Support Tennis Program | $11,578 |
| Pacific Tsunami Museum Hilo, HI | To Support Manny Carvalho Keiki Outreach Program | $10,000 |
| Volcano Art Center Volcano, HI | To Support Afterschool Enrichment Program | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children of West Hawaii Kailuakona, HI | To Support Dear Santa 2025 Project | $5,000 |
| Waiakeawaena Elementary School Hilo, HI | To Support Grade 4 Fishing Education Excursion | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,012,908 | $46,250 | $46,523 | $38,078 | 5 | $38,078 | $38,405 | $51,612 |
| 2024 | $1,011,818 | $1,012,194 | $376 | — | — | — | $11,818 | $12,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Manny Carvalho Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Manny Carvalho Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David G. Carvalho Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele A. Carvalho
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Manny Carvalho Foundation
How much does Manny Carvalho Foundation give each year?
Manny Carvalho Foundation gave $38K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Manny Carvalho Foundation's typical grant size?
Manny Carvalho Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,616, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Manny Carvalho Foundation give grants?
Manny Carvalho Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hilo, HI (3 grants).
Does Manny Carvalho Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Manny Carvalho Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Manny Carvalho Foundation's largest grantees?
Manny Carvalho Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hilo High School ($11,578), Pacific Tsunami Museum ($10,000) and Volcano Art Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Manny Carvalho Foundation?
Manny Carvalho Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (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 is Manny Carvalho Foundation's EIN?
Manny Carvalho Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3817712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
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