Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main at a glance
In short: Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main gave $196K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,426
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,110
- -92.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,166
- Total assets
- $4,095,307
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of the Hebrew Universit ($98K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (67%), California (21%), Washington, D.C. (8%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main gives
- Giving grew 395% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $196K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Hebrew Universit New York, NY | General Operating | $98,426 |
| Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $8,174 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundati Staten Island, NY | General Operating | $8,166 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist New York, NY | General Operating | $8,166 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $8,166 |
| Internat Fellowship of Christians & Jews Washington, DC | General Operating | $8,166 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Council Washington, DC | General Operating | $8,166 |
| Berkeley Hillel Berkeley, CA | General Operating | $8,166 |
| Operation Smile Inc Virginia Beach, VA | General Operating | $8,166 |
| Glide Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $8,166 |
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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 | $4,095,307 | $220,668 | $276,024 | $196,426 | 13 | $216,125 | $158,468 | $236,431 |
| 2024 | $4,153,233 | $359,505 | $266,960 | $190,102 | 1 | $210,977 | $295,887 | $226,028 |
| 2023 | $4,064,408 | $20,982 | $238,231 | $171,796 | 1 | $190,621 | $49,971 | $208,927 |
| 2022 | $4,284,418 | $1,227,938 | $139,890 | $39,676 | 1 | $62,722 | $1,183,616 | $194,842 |
| 2021 | $3,197,919 | $5,673,407 | $13,967 | — | — | $4,280 | $579,687 | $43,956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main reported a distributable amount of $236K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in areas such as Jewish community and student life, human rights, social justice, and health care. For example, Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation describes its mission as providing educational and recreational programs for children, adults, and families; Operation Smile describes providing surgery for people born with cleft conditions and supporting medical education and health systems; and Glide Foundation describes work to fight systemic injustice and address poverty and crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $196,426 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $8,166 to $98,426, with a median grant of $8,166. The largest reported grant was $98,426 to American Friends of the Hebrew University for general operating support.
Other 2025 grants included $8,174 to Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation and $8,166 each to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Hadassah the Women’s Zionist Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières USA, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, United States Holocaust Memorial Council, Berkeley Hillel, Operation Smile, Glide Foundation, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, and Simon Wiesenthal Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $62K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $62K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main
How much does Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main give each year?
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main gave $196K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 1 grant.
What is Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main's typical grant size?
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main's median grant in 2025 was $8,166, and its average grant was $15,110, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main give grants?
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (21%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main's largest grantees?
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of the Hebrew Universit ($98,426), Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation ($8,174) and Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundati ($8,166), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main?
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (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 does Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in areas such as Jewish community and student life, human rights, social justice, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main?
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 Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main's EIN?
Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6615665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Namm Manfred and Hilda Fdn-Main 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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