The Mansfield Family Foundation
The Mansfield Family Foundation is a private foundation based in East Lansing, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $185,850, all listed for general operations, to organizations in Michigan and North Carolina.
The Mansfield Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mansfield Family Foundation gave $186K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,850
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,585
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,895,885
- +17.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mansfield Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing describes a proposal process and says proposals should include the information outlined above.
- Review Cycle
- N/A in the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A in the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: William L. Mansfield III
Mailing address: 830 Walbridge Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (248) 872-3109
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mansfield Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Great Lakes Center for the Arts ($44K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 51 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 16% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mansfield Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2024) to $226K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts Bay Harbor, MI | General Operations | $43,850 |
| Lansing Catholic High School Lansing, MI | General Operations | $41,000 |
| The Landfall Foundation Inc Wilmington, NC | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Crooked Tree Art Center Petoskey, MI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Ele's Place Lansing, MI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Charlevoix County Community Foundation East Jordan, MI | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Get to Foundation Livonia, MI | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Challenge Mountain Boyne City, MI | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,895,885 | $249,722 | $301,481 | $185,850 | 10 | $263,603 | $216,479 | $279,449 |
| 2023 | $5,031,447 | $195,746 | $307,712 | $205,000 | 13 | $276,970 | $165,053 | $258,887 |
| 2022 | $5,061,557 | $55,391 | $333,473 | $226,000 | 12 | $301,238 | $60,286 | $280,153 |
| 2021 | $6,174,492 | $97,530 | $296,794 | $197,000 | 8 | — | $66,386 | $295,110 |
| 2020 | $5,355,025 | $107,542 | $294,240 | $196,500 | 8 | — | $78,225 | $264,998 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mansfield Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $279K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including arts, education, health, community, and support organizations. For example, the Great Lakes Center for the Arts describes its mission as presenting performing arts and educational opportunities in Northern Michigan. The Landfall Foundation says it funds local nonprofits and schools in three North Carolina counties for arts, education, and health and welfare programs. Ele’s Place describes its work as supporting grieving children and their families through peer support groups.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $185,850. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $43,850, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards were $43,850 to Great Lakes Center for the Arts, $41,000 to Lansing Catholic High School, $30,000 to The Landfall Foundation Inc., $25,000 to Mayo Clinic, and $20,000 to Michigan State University. Each was listed for general operations.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It names William L. Mansfield III as the contact for proposals. Proposals should outline the recipient organization’s expectations for use of funds, document goals for comparison with the foundation’s goals, and clearly demonstrate a link between the recipient’s goals and the foundation’s. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William L. Mansfield III as director and CEO, and Patricia S. Mansfield, Erin F. Mansfield, and William L. Mansfield as directors.
The Mansfield Family Foundation is led by William L. Mansfield III, Director & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William L. Mansfield III
Director & CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Erin F. Mansfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia S. Mansfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L. Mansfield
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to William L Mansfield III (Director, CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Mansfield Family Foundation
How much does The Mansfield Family Foundation give each year?
The Mansfield Family Foundation gave $186K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $205K across 13 grants.
What is The Mansfield Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mansfield Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,585, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mansfield Family Foundation give grants?
The Mansfield Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does The Mansfield Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mansfield Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mansfield Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mansfield Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Great Lakes Center for the Arts ($43,850), Lansing Catholic High School ($41,000) and The Landfall Foundation Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mansfield Family Foundation?
The Mansfield Family Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $279K (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 Mansfield Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including arts, education, health, community, and support organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mansfield Family Foundation?
The 2023 filing describes a proposal process and says proposals should include the information outlined above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mansfield Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mansfield Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4006987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mansfield Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mansfield-family-foundation-morg_dbbf0a6c06034a74a70bff7366170015
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