The Chingos Foundation
The Chingos Foundation is a private foundation based in Boynton Beach, Florida. Its 2023 filing says its awards are primarily for environmental, animal, and wildlife protection; its 2024 grants also included education and library support.
The Chingos Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chingos Foundation gave $111K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,000
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,286
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,592,384
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Chingos Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing says to contact William Manikas, Trustee, with a letter setting out the purpose in detail. The filing lists no deadline and describes awards as primarily for environmental, animal, and wildlife protection.
- Contact
Application contact: William Manikas Trustee
Mailing address: 629 E Ocean Av Ste 307, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Phone: (561) 737-7111
Website: https://chingosfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chingos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Audubon Center for Birds of Prey ($20K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (27%), Florida (24%), New York (20%), West Virginia (20%), and Virginia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Chingos Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $103K (2021) to $119K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Miami, FL | Wild Life Preservation | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in New York-Adirondack Chapter Keene Valley, NY | Land Conservation | $10,000 |
| Penn Museum Philadelphia, PA | Education | $10,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy - Fallingwater Pittsburgh, PA | Land Conservation | $10,000 |
| Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia Inc Morgantown, WV | Wildlife Preservation | $5,000 |
| Coopers Rock Foundation Morgantown, WV | Land Conservation | $5,000 |
| German Masontown Public Library Masonton, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Mon River Trails Conservancy Morgantown, WV | Land Preservation | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Florida Chapter Altamonte Springs, FL | Land Preservation | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - West Virginia Elkins, WV | Land Preservation | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,592,384 | $55,358 | $204,825 | $111,000 | 21 | $130,202 | — | $121,937 |
| 2023 | $1,742,164 | $97,681 | $204,515 | $110,250 | 21 | $131,683 | $25,199 | $117,345 |
| 2022 | $1,848,685 | $44,605 | $196,093 | $107,750 | 22 | $127,941 | $20,997 | $128,194 |
| 2021 | $2,000,173 | $78,801 | $191,440 | $103,250 | 20 | — | $10,881 | $136,369 |
| 2020 | $2,112,812 | $87,801 | $204,471 | $118,500 | 25 | — | $22,198 | $135,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chingos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K 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
The available filing does not state a formal mission. Its 2023 filing describes its awards as primarily for environmental, animal, and wildlife protection. The 2024 grants included wildlife preservation, land conservation and preservation, and education.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation says its mission is to promote conservation of Adirondack loons. The West Virginia Botanic Garden says it seeks to foster learning, inspiration, and well-being through plants, the natural environment, and culturally enriching experiences. German Masontown Public Library says it provides library services to a rural community of approximately 11,000 people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $111,000 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $20,000 to Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for wildlife preservation; $10,000 each to the Nature Conservancy in New York–Adirondack Chapter for land conservation, Penn Museum for education, and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy–Fallingwater for land conservation. Other awards included $5,000 to German Masontown Public Library and $2,500 each to Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation and West Virginia Botanic Garden.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Manikas, Susan Manikas, Jennifer Manikas, and Deborah Wamsley as trustees.
The Chingos Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Manikas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Deborah Wamsley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Manikas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Manikas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $40K, to Jennifer Manikas (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Chingos Foundation
How much does The Chingos Foundation give each year?
The Chingos Foundation gave $111K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 21 grants.
What is The Chingos Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chingos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,286, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chingos Foundation give grants?
The Chingos Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (4 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Chingos Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Chingos Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants), "Land Preservation" (4 grants) and "Wildlife Preservation" (3 grants).
Who are The Chingos Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chingos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Audubon Center for Birds of Prey ($20,000), Nature Conservancy in New York-Adirondack Chapter ($10,000) and Penn Museum ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chingos Foundation?
The Chingos Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chingos Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a formal mission. Its 2023 filing describes its awards as primarily for environmental, animal, and wildlife protection. The 2024 grants included wildlife preservation, land conservation and preservation, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chingos Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chingos Foundation's EIN?
The Chingos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2381901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Chingos Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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). The Chingos Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-chingos-foundation-morg_eb10783135614afaa50a809414183c10
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