The Mano Foundation
The Mano Foundation is a private foundation based in Norman, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado.
The Mano Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mano Foundation gave $529K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Oklahoma. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $529,250
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,642
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,170,381
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (55% 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 Mano Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 721145, Norman, OK 73070
Phone: (918) 694-2027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mano Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brookwood in Georgetown ($60K). Together the top 10 received $284K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 89 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 42% to recipients in Texas, and 3% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mano Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% 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 (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2023) to $647K (2024). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brookwood in Georgetown Georgetown, TX | Donation | $60,000 |
| Changing Lanes Ministries Tulsa, OK | Donation | $35,000 |
| Hospitality House of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Donation | $35,000 |
| His House Outreach Ministries Tulsa, OK | Donation | $25,000 |
| Church on the Move Tulsa, OK | Donation | $25,000 |
| Lisa Bein Ministries Tulsa, OK | Donation | $24,250 |
| Bethany House of Laredo Inc Laredo, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Blue Dog Rescue Round Rock, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| CASA De Misercordia Laredo, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Foster Village Dripping Springs, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,170,381 | $830,831 | $653,190 | $529,250 | 30 | $600,083 | $756,984 | $749,001 |
| 2024 | $13,004,727 | $682,263 | $767,162 | $646,500 | 38 | $696,004 | $396,487 | $715,620 |
| 2023 | $13,092,318 | $159,144 | $362,353 | $253,500 | 21 | $293,667 | $414,450 | $653,495 |
| 2022 | $13,289,185 | $13,144,452 | $36,548 | — | — | $8,171 | $137,538 | $233,736 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mano Foundation reported a distributable amount of $749K 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 grantees include organizations working in areas such as recovery counseling, support for people transitioning out of incarceration, food and shelter, disability services, foster-family support, and access to veterinary care.
These are grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation. For example, Changing Lanes Ministries describes its mission as providing pastoral counseling for recovery from sexual addiction. Bethany House of Laredo says it feeds hungry people and shelters people experiencing homelessness, while the Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center says it assists people with disabilities through its services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $529,250. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $60,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest award was $60,000 to Brookwood in Georgetown, Texas. Other notable grants included $35,000 each to Changing Lanes Ministries and Hospitality House of Tulsa; $25,000 each to His House Outreach Ministries and Church on the Move; and $20,000 each to Bethany House of Laredo, Blue Dog Rescue, Casa de Misericordia, Foster Village, the Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center, and Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Hunter as president; Alexa Kuehn and Kristopher Kuehn as vice presidents; Brian Hunter as treasurer; and Amanda Fowler as secretary.
The Mano Foundation is led by Karen Hunter, President on every filing since 2022; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Hunter
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $15K (2025)
Alexa Kuehn
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $15K (2025)
Brian Hunter
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $13K (2025)
Kristopher Kuehn
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Amanda Fowler
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $15K, to Karen Hunter (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Mano Foundation
How much does The Mano Foundation give each year?
The Mano Foundation gave $529K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $647K across 38 grants.
What is The Mano Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mano Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,642, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mano Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Mano Foundation give grants?
The Mano Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (11 grants), Laredo, TX (6 grants) and Dripping Springs, TX (2 grants).
Does The Mano Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Mano Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (30 grants).
Who are The Mano Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mano Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brookwood in Georgetown ($60,000), Changing Lanes Ministries ($35,000) and Hospitality House of Tulsa ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mano Foundation?
The Mano Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $600K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $749K (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 Mano Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as recovery counseling, support for people transitioning out of incarceration, food and shelter, disability services, foster-family support, and access to veterinary care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mano Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Mano Foundation's EIN?
The Mano Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1525219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Mano 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Mano Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mano-foundation-morg_87b39ea996154afd8f530d80b301c0ff
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