The Manchester Family PFDN
The Manchester Family PFDN is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, public health, and environmental conservation.
The Manchester Family PFDN at a glance
In short: The Manchester Family PFDN gave $5K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $261.111), top state Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,700
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $261
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $75,066
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (26% 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 Manchester Family PFDN
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to send a letter stating the proposed use to Russell C Manchester. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, not a private foundation.
- Contact
Application contact: Russell C Manchester
Mailing address: P O Box 345, Wauseon, OH 43567
Phone: (419) 335-6786
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Manchester Family PFDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Union of Concerned Scientists Inc ($300). Together the top 10 received $3K.
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
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Ohio (26%), Colorado (19%), and Washington, DC (17%); Massachusetts and South Carolina each accounted for 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Manchester Family PFDN open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $259. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $8K (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc Cambridge, MA | General Operating | $300 |
| Toledo Humane Society Maumee, OH | General Operating | $300 |
| WGTE Toledo, OH | General Operating | $300 |
| Vail Health Foundation Edwards, CO | General Operating | $300 |
| The Nature Conservancy Columbia, SC | General Operating | $300 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | General Operating | $300 |
| Alley Cat Allies Bethesda, MD | General Operating | $300 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | General Operating | $300 |
| Compassion & Choices Action Network Littleton, CO | General Operating | $300 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | General Operating | $300 |
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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 | $75,066 | $6,140 | $6,873 | $4,700 | 18 | $5,911 | $5,775 | $6,002 |
| 2024 | $76,097 | $23,587 | $6,542 | $5,000 | 19 | $6,153 | $23,252 | $5,295 |
| 2023 | $59,054 | $3,842 | $6,290 | $5,000 | 19 | $5,991 | $3,507 | $4,717 |
| 2022 | $61,508 | $3,385 | $5,257 | $3,550 | 16 | $4,792 | $3,065 | $4,736 |
| 2021 | $63,377 | $9,059 | $5,368 | $4,275 | 16 | $4,919 | $8,765 | $4,865 |
| 2020 | $59,686 | $6,945 | $8,724 | $7,781 | 17 | — | $6,671 | $4,499 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Manchester Family PFDN reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Compassion & Choices Action Network describes its mission as improving care, expanding options, and empowering people to chart their end-of-life journeys. Toledo Humane Society describes its mission as the prevention and treatment of cruelty to animals, and the Union of Concerned Scientists received a grant for general operating support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $4,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $300, with a median of $300. The largest grants included $300 each to the Union of Concerned Scientists, Toledo Humane Society, WGTE, Vail Health Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Alley Cat Allies, Ducks Unlimited, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Wild Animal Sanctuary, Wauseon Public Library, and Population Connection. These grants were listed for general operating support.
Other 2025 recipients included Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists KeyBank N A as trustee.
The Manchester Family PFDN's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$336 (2020) → $444 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $444, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Manchester Family PFDN
How much does The Manchester Family PFDN give each year?
The Manchester Family PFDN gave $5K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 19 grants.
What is The Manchester Family PFDN's typical grant size?
The Manchester Family PFDN's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $261, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Manchester Family PFDN that year got $300 on average.
Where does The Manchester Family PFDN give grants?
The Manchester Family PFDN's top state is Ohio, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (19%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Manchester Family PFDN give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Manchester Family PFDN's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Manchester Family PFDN's largest grantees?
The Manchester Family PFDN's largest 2025 grantees include Union of Concerned Scientists Inc ($300), Toledo Humane Society ($300) and WGTE ($300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Manchester Family PFDN?
The Manchester Family PFDN reported $75K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Manchester Family PFDN fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Compassion & Choices Action Network describes its mission as improving care, expanding options, and empowering people to chart their end-of-life journeys. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Manchester Family PFDN?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Manchester Family PFDN's EIN?
The Manchester Family PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6504817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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