Manzana Foundation is a private foundation based in Yakima, Washington, established in 2014. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a family foundation with a focus on educational initiatives and community support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.9M
-6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$871K
-72.9% YoY
Grant Count
29
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-75.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily supports educational programs, materials, and supplies. As of December 31, 2018, Manzana Foundation was in the process of building a school intended to be donated to Educational Service District 105, contingent upon the district having adequate budget and continuing funds for ongoing operations. The foundation does not participate in day-to-day operations of the school.
Grantmaking
Manzana Foundation made four grants in the most recent reporting year. Recent grant recipients include:
Grant Range
is $11,000 to $719,000, with an average grant size of approximately $1,000. The foundation awarded 23 grants in 2024 and demonstrates openness to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of approximately $1,000. The foundation awarded 23 grants in 2024 and demonstrates openness to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports communities primarily in Washington and Oregon, including Federal Way, Royal City, Rufus, Selah, Toppenish, Wenatchee, and Yakima.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $10.9–$11.7 million (as of 2023–2024)
Annual Revenue: $289,084–$2.66 million (varies by reporting year)
Annual Expenses: $1.09–$6.49 million (varies by reporting year)
Total Giving: $3.2 million (2023); $10.0 million over three years
Liabilities: $0 (as of 2023)
The foundation's expense ratio is 243.9% of total revenue spent on programs, indicating significant grant distribution relative to annual revenue.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,927,511 | $11,737,349 | $13,499,814 |
| Revenue | $289,084 | $2,278,300 | $1,685,857 |
| Expenses | $1,090,585 | $3,373,383 | $611,109 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $989,637 | $3,318,888 | $510,325 |
| Net Investment Income | $286,593 | $1,906,600 | $1,643,372 |
| Distributable Amount | $738,621 | $592,537 | $485,091 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Janie Plath serves as President and Director of the foundation, contributing one hour of service without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANIE PLATH | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grantmaking, with 23 grants awarded in 2024. Recent grants demonstrate continued commitment to educational support in the Pacific Northwest region.
Barancik Foundation Awards Nearly $11.3 Million in Grants | Sarasota MagazineSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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