The Manne Family Foundation
The Manne Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the named awards generally designated for general operating purposes.
The Manne Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Manne Family Foundation gave $445K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $445,000
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,571
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $19,578,748
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Manne Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4100 Island Boulevard 2102, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: (847) 769-5752
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Manne Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Misercordia Heart of Mercy ($160K). Together the top 5 received $350K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($95,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 23 grants of 45 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Illinois (54%), Florida (21%), West Virginia (11%), Massachusetts (11%), and Washington (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Manne Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 50% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2023) to $12.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $445K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misercordia Heart of Mercy Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $160,000 |
| MJHS Foundation Mokena, IL | General Operating Purposes | $80,000 |
| Shepard University Sheperdstown, WV | General Operation Purposes | $50,000 |
| Cardinal Cushing Center Hanover, MA | General Operating Puroposes | $50,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $95,000 |
| Paws Lynwwod, WA | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $19,578,748 | $1,056,321 | $647,391 | $445,000 | 7 | $539,902 | $857,945 | $1,070,823 |
| 2023 | $19,169,818 | $1,829,294 | $516,944 | $390,200 | 6 | $399,165 | $2,012,625 | $965,394 |
| 2022 | $17,859,620 | $-3,458,184 | $13,044,041 | $12,589,500 | 11 | $12,947,872 | $234,408 | $1,344,496 |
| 2021 | $34,386,737 | $-3,224,400 | $3,822,638 | $3,580,500 | 11 | $3,780,351 | $169,084 | $1,816,776 |
| 2020 | $45,218,940 | $33,994,741 | $8,151,900 | $7,566,050 | 10 | — | $25,368,861 | $1,429,087 |
| 2019 | $29,230,436 | $14,016,264 | $776,709 | $546,550 | 9 | — | $3,858,458 | $1,283,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Manne Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $445,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $160,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards were $160,000 to Misercordia Heart of Mercy in Chicago, Illinois, and $80,000 to MJHS Foundation in Mokena, Illinois. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to Shepard University, Cardinal Cushing Center, and JAFCO; $45,000 to The Ark; and $10,000 to PAWS.
The foundation reported six grants totaling $390,200 in 2023 and 11 grants totaling $12,589,500 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fern Lentini as Foundation Manager and Liliana Soukup, Patricia Soukup, and Larry Manne as directors.
The Manne Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Manne
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Liliana Soukup
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Patricia Soukup
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Fern Lentini
Foundation Manager
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stanley Manne (2019–2023) — Chairman - Part Time
- Former: Sharon Manne (2019–2021) — Director - Part Time
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Fern Lentini (Foundation Mgr.).
Frequently asked questions about The Manne Family Foundation
How much does The Manne Family Foundation give each year?
The Manne Family Foundation gave $445K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $390K across 6 grants.
What is The Manne Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Manne Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Manne Family Foundation give grants?
The Manne Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and West Virginia (11%).
Does The Manne Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Manne Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Manne Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Manne Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Misercordia Heart of Mercy ($160,000), MJHS Foundation ($80,000) and Shepard University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($95,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Manne Family Foundation?
The Manne Family Foundation reported $19.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $540K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Manne Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Manne Family Foundation's EIN?
The Manne Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4131393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Manne Family Foundation 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 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 20, 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 August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Manne Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-manne-family-foundation-morg_f2f9473410c041cd8f02b21b32063e99
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