The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It made 13 grants totaling $9,819 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations addressing needs including childhood cancer, food assistance, homelessness, and other community programs.
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc gave $10K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $755.308), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,819
- -21.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $755
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $508
- Total assets
- $13,507
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (62% 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 The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4170 W Harmon Avenue Suite 4, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phone: (702) 891-8185
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Found ($3K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 16% to California, 11% to Idaho, and 11% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $481 (2020) to $12K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Found Las Vegas, NV | To Fund the Annual Adopt a Family Program | $2,502 |
| Ronald McDonald House Las Vegas, NV | To Fund Assistance to Children with Cancer | $1,276 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc Twin Falls, ID | To Fund Assistance to Children with Cancer | $1,110 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation Dallas, TX | Breast Cancer Supports | $1,068 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | To Fund Food Drive to Emergency Food Distribution | $783 |
| Safenest Las Vegas, NV | Emergency Shelter, Advocacy, Counseling and Legal Resources. | $750 |
| San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | To Fund Food Drive to Emergency Food Distribution | $508 |
| Las Vegas High School & Jr High School Logandale, NV | Donation to School Program. | $500 |
| Alpha Project for the Homeless San Diego, CA | Charity Drive for Homeless | $276 |
| Father Joes Villages San Diego, CA | To move people out of homeless into permanent housing. | $263 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,507 | $10,200 | $11,174 | $9,819 | 13 | $9,819 |
| 2024 | $14,481 | $10,200 | $13,770 | $12,465 | 11 | $12,465 |
| 2023 | $18,051 | $1,000 | $7,330 | $6,129 | 5 | $6,129 |
| 2022 | $24,381 | $200 | $4,620 | $3,466 | 4 | $3,466 |
| 2021 | $28,801 | $5,200 | $2,642 | $1,642 | 4 | $1,642 |
| 2020 | $26,243 | $20,400 | $1,583 | $481 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $7,426 | $10,600 | $8,870 | $7,768 | 3 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas such as cancer support, food distribution, homelessness services, children’s beds, and school programs. Sleep in Heavenly Peace says its mission is to provide handmade, fully furnished beds to children in need. Three Square says its mission is to provide wholesome food to hungry people while pursuing a hunger-free community. The National Breast Cancer Foundation says it helps people affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $9,819. Grant amounts ranged from $259 to $2,502, with a median of $508.
Notable 2025 grants included $2,502 to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation for its annual Adopt a Family program; $1,276 to Ronald McDonald House for assistance to children with cancer; $1,110 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace; $1,068 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for breast cancer support; and $783 to Three Square for emergency food distribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Michael Mantis as president, Brenda Smoot as treasurer, and Delia Leal as secretary.
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc is led by J. Michael Mantis, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Michael Mantis
President
Treasurer → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brenda Smoot
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Delia Leal
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keith E. Mantis (2019) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc
How much does The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc give each year?
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc gave $10K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 11 grants.
What is The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $508, and its average grant was $755, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc give grants?
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nevada: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Idaho (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (5 grants) and San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Found ($2,502), Ronald McDonald House ($1,276) and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc ($1,110), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc?
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What does The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas such as cancer support, food distribution, homelessness services, children’s beds, and school programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2024 IRS filing that it 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 George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc's EIN?
The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0417989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The George Mano Mantis 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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