The Alex Manfull Fund
The Alex Manfull Fund was created to provide awareness, advocacy and fund medical reserarch for pandas, to bring an end to this terrible disease.
The Alex Manfull Fund at a glance
In short: The Alex Manfull Fund gave $217K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $217,196
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,439
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $232,076
- +43.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Alex Manfull Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lauren Breihaupt Langston Research Grant (MGH) ($126K). Together the top 5 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2023) to $217K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lauren Breihaupt Langston Research Grant (MGH) Boston, MA | Pandas Research | $126,175 |
| Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Hano, NH | Pandas Research | $75,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Pandas Research | $10,000 |
| Univ of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK | Pandas Research | $5,000 |
| Pandas Physicians Network Mooresville, NC | Pandas Research | $1,021 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,076 | $355,671 | $292,609 | $217,196 | 5 | $4,233 |
| 2024 | $161,254 | $244,571 | $247,054 | $195,000 | 4 | $3,420 |
| 2023 | $163,736 | $230,068 | $112,911 | $70,512 | 3 | $1,609 |
| 2022 | $46,579 | $118,513 | $71,934 | — | — | — |
About The Alex Manfull Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Alex Manfull Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in New Castle, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $232K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $217K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alex Manfull Fund is led by Susan Manfull, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Manfull
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Sosa Sarkar
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marina Selenica
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dougherty
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheilah Gauch
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mira McAree
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Strulson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Cofsky
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jadin O'Brien
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Caulfield
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Stadler
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Murphy
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Gentile
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Angie Gentile (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Barbara Weinstein (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brandi Dean (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Christine Metzner (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Joanne Knight (2022–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Alex Manfull Fund
How much does The Alex Manfull Fund give each year?
The Alex Manfull Fund gave $217K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $195K across 4 grants.
What is The Alex Manfull Fund's typical grant size?
The Alex Manfull Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $43,439, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Alex Manfull Fund give grants?
The Alex Manfull Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (35%).
Does The Alex Manfull Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Alex Manfull Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pandas Research" (5 grants).
Who are The Alex Manfull Fund's largest grantees?
The Alex Manfull Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Lauren Breihaupt Langston Research Grant (MGH) ($126,175), Dartmouth College ($75,000) and Columbia University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Alex Manfull Fund?
The Alex Manfull Fund reported $232K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $356K.
What is The Alex Manfull Fund?
The Alex Manfull Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in New Castle, NH. It holds $232K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Alex Manfull Fund's EIN?
The Alex Manfull Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3241875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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