The Henry and Belle Mann
The Henry and Belle Mann is a private foundation, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $185K. Net investment income was $197K.
The Henry and Belle Mann at a glance
In short: The Henry and Belle Mann gave $185K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,000
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,667
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $2,656,771
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Henry and Belle Mann funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagos & N Mann Philanthropic Fund ($68K). Together the top 3 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 20 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Henry and Belle Mann gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2022) to $222K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagos & N Mann Philanthropic Fund Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $67,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagog & R Mann Philanthropic Fund Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $62,500 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
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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 | $2,656,771 | $207,857 | $203,070 | $185,000 | 3 | $185,000 | $196,688 | $177,943 |
| 2024 | $2,651,984 | $202,695 | $180,113 | $165,000 | 3 | $165,000 | $191,805 | $168,496 |
| 2023 | $2,629,402 | $42,438 | $173,235 | $160,000 | 5 | $160,000 | $74,785 | $152,912 |
| 2022 | $2,760,199 | $-1,041 | $165,945 | $144,100 | 5 | $144,100 | $72,731 | $157,912 |
| 2021 | $2,927,185 | $369,657 | $236,125 | $222,100 | 4 | $222,100 | $359,536 | $171,812 |
| 2020 | $2,793,653 | $80,904 | $160,617 | $147,500 | 5 | — | $71,742 | $154,500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry and Belle Mann reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Henry and Belle Mann's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. George Mann
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheldon Mann
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Henry and Belle Mann
How much does The Henry and Belle Mann give each year?
The Henry and Belle Mann gave $185K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $165K across 3 grants.
What is The Henry and Belle Mann's typical grant size?
The Henry and Belle Mann's median grant in 2025 was $62,500, and its average grant was $61,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Henry and Belle Mann give grants?
The Henry and Belle Mann gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The Henry and Belle Mann give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Henry and Belle Mann's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Henry and Belle Mann?
The Henry and Belle Mann reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Henry and Belle Mann's EIN?
The Henry and Belle Mann's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6136141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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