The Manufacturing Institute
THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A RESILIENT MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE PREPARED FOR THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE FUTURE. THROUGH IMPLEMENTING GROUNDBREAKING PROGRAMS, CONVENING INDUSTRY LEADERS AND CONDUCTING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, THE MI FURTHERS INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY, COMMUNITY PROSPERITY AND A MORE COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY. AS THE 501 (C)3 NONPROFIT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS, THE MI IS A TRUSTED ADVISER TO MANUFACTURERS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE TOUGHEST WORKFORCE ISSUES
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.3M
+21.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$150K
-34.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-87.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$150K
+427.5% YoY
About The Manufacturing Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Manufacturing Institute is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $243K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,320,722 | $8,505,501 | $10,834,691 |
| Revenue | $8,840,593 | $8,214,206 | $8,998,894 |
| Expenses | $7,639,458 | $9,591,607 | $11,637,765 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $243,168 | $134,823 | $9,232 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Manufacturing Institute
Heroes MAKE America - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification Training Program
THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE
Amount
$500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Women MAKE America Champion Award
THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Women MAKE Awards (Women MAKE America Initiative)
THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jobs for the Future Inc ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JOBS FOR THE FUTURE INC BOSTON, MA | MILITARY LERS & BADGING MANUFACTURING SKILLS | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY TIMMONS | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| TODD BOPPELL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARY ANDRINGA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARL HUTTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROSE LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS NIELSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLAS PINCHUK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY WENGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN LEE | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRE | 40 | $527,516 |
| JULIE CHASE | GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRET | 1 | — |
| KEITH SMITH | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 34 | $406,626 |
| GARDNER CARRICK | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $263,134 |
| RACHAEL SCHEFFLER | AVP PARTNERSHIPS & PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $165,474 |
| JAMES DAVIS | DIRECTOR, FAME | 40 | $162,060 |
| AMY THOMAS | DIR., MILITARY & VETERANS INITIATIVES | 40 | $160,527 |
| POOJA TRIPATHI | DIR., WORKFORCE INNOVATION | 40 | $157,682 |
| RACHELLE WOLFORD | DIRECTOR, HEROES | 40 | $121,274 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Manufacturing Institute?
As of 2024, The Manufacturing Institute holds $10.3M in total assets with $8.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $150K in 2024.
Where does The Manufacturing Institute operate?
The Manufacturing Institute has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas, Utah, Washington.
What size grants does The Manufacturing Institute award?
In 2024, The Manufacturing Institute awarded 1 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $150K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Manufacturing Institute's EIN?
The Manufacturing Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1073576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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