The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family is a private foundation based in Winchester, Massachusetts. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family at a glance
In short: The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family gave $91K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,092
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,141
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $360,234
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 Harry & Phyllis Manko Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Cabot St, Winchester, MA 01890
Phone: (781) 718-8037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornell University ($24K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 22% to Massachusetts, 8% to Florida, and 5% to Maryland. The filing data assigns a further 3% to an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 373% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $15K (2021) to $91K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $24,392 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Worcester, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ace Programs for the Homeless Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Social Venture Partners Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Buxton School Williamstown, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| The Asia Society New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Vienna Philamonic | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Southampton Arts Center Southampton, NY | Unrestricted | $2,600 |
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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 | $360,234 | $28,138 | $96,781 | $91,092 | 22 | $91,092 | $22,449 | $24,401 |
| 2024 | $430,057 | $46,424 | $79,447 | $73,994 | 17 | $73,994 | $40,971 | $25,197 |
| 2023 | $463,265 | $19,280 | $69,378 | $63,043 | 14 | $63,043 | $12,852 | $25,880 |
| 2022 | $513,412 | $265,571 | $43,245 | $35,950 | 16 | $37,450 | $13,348 | $21,033 |
| 2021 | $282,065 | $53,405 | $19,847 | $14,750 | 19 | $15,000 | $48,308 | $16,308 |
| 2020 | $248,507 | $13,020 | $19,988 | $17,450 | 21 | — | $10,250 | $16,177 |
| 2019 | $255,475 | $22,983 | $24,158 | $23,830 | 1 | — | $22,983 | $15,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family reported a distributable amount of $24K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a university, arts and cultural organizations, a school, a homelessness service provider, and organizations working in areas such as cancer and hunger relief.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra says it provides performances to the community, including a free summer concert series. Buxton School describes a progressive, collaborative education for students. Casita Maria says it supports youth and families through cultural, arts, and educational programs. The Asia Society says it connects people and institutions in Asia and the world to build understanding and address challenges. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $91,092 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $24,392, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $24,392 to Cornell University, $10,000 each to City Harvest and the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, $7,000 to ACE Programs for the Homeless, and $5,000 each to Social Venture Partners Boston and Buxton School. Other grants included $4,500 to the American Cancer Society; $3,000 each to The Asia Society and The Vienna Philharmonic; and $2,600 to Southampton Arts Center. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Clifford Manko and Elizabeth Manko as directors.
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clifford M. Manko
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Manko
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry Manko (2019–2020) — President
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 Harry & Phyllis Manko Family
How much does The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family give each year?
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family gave $91K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 17 grants.
What is The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family's typical grant size?
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,141, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family give grants?
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Southampton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family's largest grantees?
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family's largest 2025 grantees include Cornell University ($24,392), City Harvest ($10,000) and Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family?
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family reported $360K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a university, arts and cultural organizations, a school, a homelessness service provider, and organizations working in areas such as cancer and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family's EIN?
The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3463208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Harry & Phyllis Manko Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
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