Manzanita Action Fund
Manzanita's mission is to effect social and public policy change to improve the lives of individuals, our communities, our society, and our world. Manzanita will promote social and public policy change through activities such as public education and research, capacity building and technical assistance, advocacy and lobbying, grantmaking, and other permissible activities in furtherance of its exempt purposes. Manzanita's initial focus area for grantmaking and programmatic activities includes, but is not limited to, combating antisemitism. Manzanita promotes the general welfare of individuals and their communities by supporting programs and activities to effect changes in public policy that will benefit our society and the world.
Manzanita Action Fund at a glance
In short: Manzanita Action Fund gave $3.0M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $763K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,050,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $762,500
- Median grant
- $217,500
- Total assets
- $39,746
- -99.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Manzanita Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Israel Public Affairs Committee ($2.6M). Together the top 4 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Public Affairs Committee | To strengthen and expand the us israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of the united states and israel. | $2,600,000 |
| The Legacy Foundation | To fund part of the legacy foundation's antisemitism and anti-terrorism litigation action fund. The mission of the legacy foundation's litigation action fund is aligned with the mission of the stop college hate initiative. America issues movement is the legacy foundation's 501(c)(4) political arm. | $235,000 |
| Jewish Voters Unite Inc | Engage in registering, activating and increasing voter engagement within the jewish community | $200,000 |
| America Issues Movement | Support the stop college hate initiative to shine a national spotlight on institutions that are willing to capitulate to demands of the anti-israel protestors, and pass federal legislation that targets the tax-exempt status of higher learning institutions that through action support the divestments from companies and institution doing business in and with israel. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,746 | $36,055 | $5,195,723 | $3,050,000 | 4 | $36,055 |
| 2023 | $5,199,414 | $5,199,414 | — | — | — | $-7,013 |
About Manzanita Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Manzanita Action Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Manzanita Action Fund is led by David Pasca, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Pasca
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Scott
Director
President, Secretary & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Colorado
CFO & Director
Treasurer, CFO & Director → CFO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Guarneri
Corporate Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Manzanita Action Fund
How much does Manzanita Action Fund give each year?
Manzanita Action Fund gave $3.0M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Manzanita Action Fund's typical grant size?
Manzanita Action Fund's median grant in 2024 was $217,500, and its average grant was $762,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Manzanita Action Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Manzanita Action Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Manzanita Action Fund?
Manzanita Action Fund reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What is Manzanita Action Fund?
Manzanita Action Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Palo Alto, CA. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Manzanita Action Fund's EIN?
Manzanita Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4947500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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