The Manning Foundation Inc
The Manning Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2025, it made $100K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $93K.
The Manning Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,178,679
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $781,248
- -32.6% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $100,413
- -78.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $229,881
- -63.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Manning Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Manning Foundation Inc
Who The Manning Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Manning Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 2300% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 26% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $360K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Supporting Mission of the Foundation | $360,000 |
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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 | $8,178,679 | $781,248 | $229,881 | — | — | $100,413 | $93,272 | $385,446 |
| 2024 | $7,606,130 | $1,158,289 | $623,618 | $360,000 | 1 | $464,214 | $46,630 | $321,341 |
| 2023 | $4,634,879 | $3,150,105 | $393,053 | $300,000 | 1 | $361,843 | $42,295 | $222,692 |
| 2022 | $1,731,760 | $980,312 | $198,972 | $142,500 | 3 | $189,319 | $45,159 | $68,491 |
| 2021 | $1,177,665 | $826,809 | $39,625 | $15,000 | 4 | — | $70,330 | $36,347 |
| 2020 | $288,960 | $292,093 | $9,329 | — | — | — | $2,093 | $13,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Manning Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $385K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Manning Foundation Inc is led by E. Daniel Clift, President on every filing since 2021; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E. Daniel Clift
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $10K (2025)
John S. Lueken
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$250 (2020) → $10K (2025)
Mary K. Clift
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$250 (2020) → $10K (2025)
Brice Westhusing
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Erin Westhusing
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Stacie H. Lueken
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cynthia L. Manning (2020–2021) — Director
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 $10K, to John S Lueken (Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Manning Foundation Inc
How large is The Manning Foundation Inc?
The Manning Foundation Inc reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $385K (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.
Where does The Manning Foundation Inc operate?
The Manning Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Kentucky.
What is The Manning Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Manning Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2967695. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 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 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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