The JDS Manna Foundation
The JDS Manna Foundation is a private foundation, based in Flint, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $39K.
The JDS Manna Foundation at a glance
In short: The JDS Manna Foundation gave $39K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,063
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,340
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $27,491
- +360.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The JDS Manna Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Nazarene Church ($15K). Together the top 9 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The JDS Manna Foundation gives
- Giving grew 409% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Nazarene Church Goodrich, MI | Support the El Salvador Missions Families of Abuse | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Flint, MI | Red Kettle Day Match | $10,360 |
| Randy Wise Clio Inc Clio, MI | To Provide Assistance to Purchase Vehicle Luke Pro | $4,000 |
| Tri Point Automall Flint, MI | Assisted with down payment for a car to support fa | $3,655 |
| MDA Foundation Okemos, MI | Michigan Free Dental Clinic | $2,500 |
| Hand of Hope - FLM Flint, MI | Sponsor a Disadvantaged Youth for a Year | $1,500 |
| Family Promise of Mid Michigan Flint, MI | Help a Family Get into a Shelter Home | $1,500 |
| Gofundme Inc San Diego, CA | Support family who lost their son in a trailer fir | $510 |
| Volunteers of America Michigan Southfield, MI | Support Billy Graham Ministry at Clio Baptist Chur | $38 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,491 | $61,545 | $40,028 | $39,063 | 9 | — | $391 |
| 2023 | $5,974 | $93 | $21,500 | $21,491 | 9 | — | — |
| 2022 | $27,381 | $25,000 | $23,637 | $23,617 | 11 | $20 | — |
| 2021 | $26,018 | $31,750 | $7,810 | $7,674 | 6 | $7,810 | $123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JDS Manna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $391 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The JDS Manna Foundation is led by Diana L. Snider, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana L. Snider
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Snider
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda S. Doren
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin J. Doren
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Md Snider
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Knecht
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Snider
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 JDS Manna Foundation
How much does The JDS Manna Foundation give each year?
The JDS Manna Foundation gave $39K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 9 grants.
What is The JDS Manna Foundation's typical grant size?
The JDS Manna Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,340, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The JDS Manna Foundation give grants?
The JDS Manna Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (4 grants).
Does The JDS Manna Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The JDS Manna Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The JDS Manna Foundation's largest grantees?
The JDS Manna Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Family Nazarene Church ($15,000), Salvation Army ($10,360) and Randy Wise Clio Inc ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The JDS Manna Foundation?
The JDS Manna Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.
How much is The JDS Manna Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The JDS Manna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $391 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The JDS Manna Foundation's EIN?
The JDS Manna Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3177984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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