The Daniel C Manges Foundation
The Daniel C Manges Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports charitable distributions to other 501(c) charitable organizations, including 13 grants totaling $25,920.
The Daniel C Manges Foundation at a glance
In short: The Daniel C Manges Foundation gave $26K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,920
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,994
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $251,241
- -7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Daniel C Manges Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations; no further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1185 Bluffway Drive, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: (419) 565-8307
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daniel C Manges Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($3K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares went to Maryland (10%), Iowa (8%), the District of Columbia (8%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Daniel C Manges Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,620 |
| The Ohio State University Found Columbus, OH | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,300 |
| Actors' Theatre of Columbus Columbus, OH | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Autism Speaks Boone, IA | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Capa Columbus, OH | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Columbus Symphony Foundation Columbus, OH | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| German Village Society Columbus, OH | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective Grove City, OH | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Momentum-Excellence Columbus, OH | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $251,241 | $6,762 | $27,685 | $25,920 | 13 | $27,685 | $6,762 | $17,860 |
| 2024 | $272,164 | $7,669 | $28,454 | $25,200 | 13 | $27,415 | $7,669 | $16,753 |
| 2023 | $292,949 | $25,335 | $23,950 | $16,000 | 8 | $18,950 | $129,226 | $13,389 |
| 2022 | $291,564 | $292,138 | $574 | — | — | $574 | $175,736 | $5,388 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daniel C Manges Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes cancer research and support, arts and performance, historic preservation, community improvement, food assistance, and other charitable purposes. For example, Momentum-Excellence says it engages children in dance, music, and performance to develop habits of self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence. The German Village Society describes its work as maintaining the neighborhood’s reputation as a historic community and leading preservation efforts. The Columbus Foundation says it works to strengthen and improve the community for the benefit of its residents.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $25,920 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,620, with a median of $2,000. Among the listed grants were $2,620 to the American Cancer Society in Hagerstown, Maryland; $2,300 to the Ohio State University Foundation; and $2,000 each to Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, CAPA, the Columbus Foundation, the Columbus Symphony Foundation, the German Village Society, Mid-Ohio Food Collective, Momentum-Excellence, Planned Parenthood, Rescued Ohio, and Autism Speaks. The American Heart Association received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel C Manges as “EXECUTIVE DI,” and James Devine and Robert Carson as directors.
The Daniel C Manges Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Devine
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert Carson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Daniel C. Manges
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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 Daniel C Manges Foundation
How much does The Daniel C Manges Foundation give each year?
The Daniel C Manges Foundation gave $26K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 13 grants.
What is The Daniel C Manges Foundation's typical grant size?
The Daniel C Manges Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,994, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Daniel C Manges Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Daniel C Manges Foundation give grants?
The Daniel C Manges Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (10%) and Iowa (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (7 grants).
Who are The Daniel C Manges Foundation's largest grantees?
The Daniel C Manges Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society ($2,620), The Ohio State University Found ($2,300) and Actors' Theatre of Columbus ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daniel C Manges Foundation?
The Daniel C Manges Foundation reported $251K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Daniel C Manges Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes cancer research and support, arts and performance, historic preservation, community improvement, food assistance, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daniel C Manges Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Daniel C Manges Foundation's EIN?
The Daniel C Manges Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0535771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Daniel C Manges Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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