Manton Foundation
Manton Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported giving to 75 preselected charitable organizations, including schools, universities, hospitals, research organizations, and conservation and community-service nonprofits.
Manton Foundation at a glance
In short: Manton Foundation gave $32.9M across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $439K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,944,343
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $439,258
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $199,000
- Total assets
- $691,568,485
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Manton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Anchin 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Manton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $17.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 67 grants of 216 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (72%). Other reported recipient-state shares were Connecticut (7%), Maine (6%), New York (4%), and Vermont (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Manton Foundation gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $24.9M (2020) to $32.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $32.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,000,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | For the Center for Gynepathology Research | $2,614,517 |
| Tufts University North Grafton, MA | For the Qalibra CT System | $2,300,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | For the Cell Discovery Network | $2,000,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME | For the Central Utility Plant | $1,500,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations Boston, MA | For the Millborn Farm Conservation Project | $1,500,000 |
| Broad Institute Cambridge, MA | For Scad-Related Research and Investments | $1,400,309 |
| The Nature Conservancy New Haven, CT | For Tree Species in Peril | $1,254,287 |
| The Livestock Institute of Southern New England Westport, MA | For Debt Relief | $1,215,371 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | For curriculum innovation, building the front-line mental health workforce, and educational resources | $1,014,382 |
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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 | $691,568,485 | $32,374,158 | $37,082,537 | $32,944,343 | 75 | $34,474,783 | $29,731,052 | $32,831,025 |
| 2023 | $660,409,806 | $20,525,182 | $36,596,288 | $32,634,053 | 62 | $34,433,875 | $17,896,849 | $31,152,113 |
| 2022 | $631,991,282 | $50,467,157 | $40,179,579 | $32,624,874 | 77 | $34,261,933 | $45,489,128 | $32,956,742 |
| 2021 | $499,091,994 | $69,635,634 | $31,624,300 | $27,146,766 | 1 | $28,763,811 | $67,921,346 | $33,816,999 |
| 2020 | $467,969,137 | $32,749,464 | $27,999,938 | $24,905,529 | 1 | — | $31,755,894 | $28,253,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Manton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32.8M 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
No foundation mission is stated. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, MIT received a grant for its Center for Gynepathology Research; St. Mark’s School of Southborough received support for a financial aid fund; and The Trustees of Reservations received support for a conservation project.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. MIT says its mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. The Trustees of Reservations describes itself as a conservation and preservation nonprofit. Mount Desert Island Hospital says it provides compassionate care and works to strengthen community health. Community Servings says it provides medically tailored meals and groceries to people who are chronically or critically ill and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 75 grants totaling $32,944,343. Grant amounts ranged from $1,054 to $3,000,000, with a median of $199,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $3,000,000 to St. Mark’s School of Southborough for a financial aid fund; $2,614,517 to MIT for its Center for Gynepathology Research; $2,300,000 to Tufts University for the Qalibra CT System; and $2,000,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital for the Cell Discovery Network. Other grants included $1,500,000 to Mount Desert Island Hospital for a central utility plant and $1,500,000 to The Trustees of Reservations for the Millborn Farm Conservation Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandra Niles and Julia Krapf as trustees.
Manton Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia G. Morton Krapf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $330K (2024)
Sandra T. Morton Niles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $330K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Martin Hall (2020–2023) — Administrator Trustee · Filing note: Resigned eff 492023
- Former: Diana H. Morton (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Resigned eff 123122
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $330K, to Sandra Niles (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Manton Foundation
How much does Manton Foundation give each year?
Manton Foundation gave $32.9M across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32.6M across 62 grants.
What is Manton Foundation's typical grant size?
Manton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $199,000, and its average grant was $439,258, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Manton Foundation give grants?
Manton Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (7%) and Maine (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (12 grants), Westport, MA (10 grants), New Bedford, MA (8 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Manton Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Manton Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 75) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Flood Relief" (3 grants) and "For Debt Relief" (3 grants).
Who are Manton Foundation's largest grantees?
Manton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($2,614,517), Tufts University ($2,300,000) and The Livestock Institute of Southern New England ($2,116,502 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Manton Foundation?
Manton Foundation reported $691.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Manton Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, MIT received a grant for its Center for Gynepathology Research; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Manton Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Manton Foundation's EIN?
Manton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3636372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Manton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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). Manton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/manton-foundation-morg_c03a5c6e7af6425fb08fc08f6ffe6eb1
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