Manoff Foundation
Manoff Foundation is a private foundation, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $809K.
Manoff Foundation at a glance
In short: Manoff Foundation gave $809K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $202K), top state Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $808,621
- +122977.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $202,155
- +92208.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $194,096
- Primary geography
- Ohio (40% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Manoff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Ukraine Defense Fund ($327K). Together the top 3 received $700K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($109,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Manoff Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $657 (2021) to $809K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $809K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine Defense Fund Mayfield Heights, OH | Ukraine Defense Fund: 501c3 organization sourcing and distributing supplies to the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces the AFU regional government agencies and civilian groups. | $326,740 |
| Ukraine Trust Chain Evanston, IL | Ukraine Trust Chain: 501c3 organization funding aid and evacuations for Ukrainians in the active war zone. Funding supports 100% volunteer teams to provide urgent food medical supplies and rides to safety. | $279,192 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $109,000 |
| ENGin Stamford, CT | ENGin is a global nonprofit building a future in which every young Ukrainian can confidently speak to foreigners in fluent conversational English. We aim to connect Ukraine to the world in order to propel its postwar reconstruction and longer-term economic & social development. | $93,689 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,078,614 | $1,137,462 | $808,621 | 4 | $868,058 | — |
| 2021 | $358,848 | $303,980 | $100,248 | $657 | 3 | $87,494 | $2,807 |
| 2020 | $155,116 | $140,000 | $9,884 | $7,436 | 3 | — | $1,583 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Manoff Foundation is led by Seth I Manoff, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Seth I Manoff
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katerina Manoff
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $38K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $38K, to Katerina Manoff (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Manoff Foundation
How much does Manoff Foundation give each year?
Manoff Foundation gave $809K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $657 across 3 grants.
What is Manoff Foundation's typical grant size?
Manoff Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $194,096, and its average grant was $202,155, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Manoff Foundation give grants?
Manoff Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (35%) and Connecticut (12%).
Does Manoff Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Manoff Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Manoff Foundation's EIN?
Manoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3745735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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