The Manitoba Foundation
The Manitoba Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $572K. Net investment income was $411K.
The Manitoba Foundation at a glance
In short: The Manitoba Foundation gave $572K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $571,712
- +52.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,285
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $8,972,199
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 Manitoba Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Ort Inc ($250K). Together the top 6 received $572K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 23 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Manitoba Foundation gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2020) to $572K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $572K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Ort Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $250,000 |
| Belev Echad New York, NY | General Support | $196,712 |
| American Friends of Mercaz Harav Kook Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Shehebar Sephardic Center Inc New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc for Yad Rachel Educational Center New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Alumot or Sasa Setton & CFJI Inc Charleston, SC | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,972,199 | $621,892 | $777,647 | $571,712 | 6 | $578,846 | $411,211 | $498,213 |
| 2023 | $9,174,476 | $277,813 | $535,209 | $375,000 | 5 | $394,083 | $164,819 | $448,710 |
| 2022 | $9,360,383 | $45,303 | $446,502 | $370,000 | 4 | $387,278 | $5,224 | $479,490 |
| 2021 | $9,914,152 | $5,297,237 | $407,894 | $350,000 | 4 | $357,878 | $247,925 | $399,298 |
| 2020 | $5,043,640 | $166,941 | $383,295 | $350,000 | 4 | — | $159,848 | $241,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Manitoba Foundation reported a distributable amount of $498K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Manitoba Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Halperin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean De Gunzberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Minzberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry De Gunzberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Manitoba Foundation
How much does The Manitoba Foundation give each year?
The Manitoba Foundation gave $572K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $375K across 5 grants.
What is The Manitoba Foundation's typical grant size?
The Manitoba Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $95,285, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Manitoba Foundation give grants?
The Manitoba Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Manitoba Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Manitoba Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Manitoba Foundation's largest grantees?
The Manitoba Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Ort Inc ($250,000), Belev Echad ($196,712) and American Friends of Mercaz Harav Kook ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Manitoba Foundation?
The Manitoba Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $579K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $498K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Manitoba Foundation's EIN?
The Manitoba Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3775261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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