The D J McManus Foundation Inc
The D J McManus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. It made 121 grants totaling $1,572,250 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including nonprofits working in the arts, civic engagement, education, health, and local journalism.
The D J McManus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The D J McManus Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 121 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,572,250
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 121
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,994
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $23,567,580
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (13 of 121, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% 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 D J McManus Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4801 Hampden Lane 106, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (212) 874-7426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The D J McManus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young People Chorus of New Your City Inc ($110K). Together the top 10 received $473K.
Grant Size Distribution
602 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 585 grants of 602 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 83% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in the District of Columbia (6%), Massachusetts (2%), North Carolina (2%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The D J McManus Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 121 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.1M (2020) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 121 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young People Chorus of New Your City Inc New York, NY | General Support | $110,000 |
| FJC New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Arbor Brothers Inc New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| New York Writers Coalition Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $37,500 |
| Fair Elections Center Washington, DC | General Support | $35,000 |
| Peekslill Herald Peekskill, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| Arab-American Family Support Center Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Brooklyn Childrens Theatre Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $23,567,580 | $3,296,243 | $1,934,128 | $1,572,250 | 121 | $1,572,250 | $2,202,817 | $1,656,543 |
| 2023 | $22,205,465 | $223,697 | $1,949,753 | $1,628,600 | 128 | $1,629,350 | $334,291 | $1,432,465 |
| 2022 | $23,931,521 | $1,383,173 | $2,504,518 | $2,202,900 | 130 | $2,203,650 | $354,365 | $1,513,774 |
| 2021 | $25,201,866 | $2,112,305 | $1,899,001 | $1,635,900 | 126 | $1,635,900 | $1,849,954 | $1,709,478 |
| 2020 | $24,657,959 | $2,981,346 | $1,288,708 | $1,088,570 | 97 | — | $1,066,270 | $1,315,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The D J McManus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Young People Chorus of New York City received $110,000 for general support. FJC, which received $75,000, describes its mission as supporting the nonprofit sector through donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsorship, nonprofit lending, and other philanthropic solutions. Fair Elections Center, a $35,000 recipient, describes itself as a nonpartisan voting-rights and election-reform organization focused on voting rights and civic engagement.
Other 2024 grantees include High Meadow School, which describes its work as operating a pre-K–8 school that nurtures children’s learning through nature, play, and creative expression; the Glioblastoma Foundation, which supports research, drug development, patients, and families; and The Red Hook Daily Catch, a nonprofit newspaper covering communities in the Hudson Valley.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 121 grants totaling $1,572,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $110,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $110,000 to Young People Chorus of New York City, $75,000 to FJC, $50,000 to Arbor Brothers, and $40,000 to Planned Parenthood. Each was designated for general support.
Other listed grants included $37,500 to New York Writers Coalition; $35,000 each to Fair Elections Center and Peekskill Herald; $30,000 each to Arab-American Family Support Center, Brooklyn Childrens Theatre, Fund for the City of New York, and Glioblastoma Foundation; and $26,400 to The Red Hook Daily Catch. These grants were also designated for general support. The foundation stated that it made no program-related investments during 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah H M McManus as president and Sophie McManus as vice president.
The D J McManus Foundation Inc is led by Deborah H. M. McManus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah H. M. McManus
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sophie McManus
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The D J McManus Foundation Inc
How much does The D J McManus Foundation Inc give each year?
The D J McManus Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 121 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 128 grants.
What is The D J McManus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The D J McManus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,994, across 121 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The D J McManus Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The D J McManus Foundation Inc give grants?
The D J McManus Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (60 grants), Brooklyn, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Kingston, NY (5 grants).
Does The D J McManus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The D J McManus Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (121 of 121) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The D J McManus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The D J McManus Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Young People Chorus of New Your City Inc ($110,000), FJC ($75,000) and Arbor Brothers Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The D J McManus Foundation Inc?
The D J McManus Foundation Inc reported $23.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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 The D J McManus Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Young People Chorus of New York City received $110,000 for general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The D J McManus Foundation Inc?
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 The D J McManus Foundation Inc's EIN?
The D J McManus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4080144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The D J McManus Foundation Inc 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.
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