The Society of Mannequins
The Society of Mannequins is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $6K.
The Society of Mannequins at a glance
In short: The Society of Mannequins gave $6K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,380
- +112.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,276
- -57.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,836
- +48.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Society of Mannequins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cameron Cage ($1K). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Cameron Cage West Lafayette, IN | Continuing Scholar | $1,000 |
| Christian Talley Atlanta, GA | Mannequins Freshman Grant | $1,000 |
| Christopher D Redding Youth Asthma Lake Zurich, IL | Contribution to Youth Group | $380 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,836 | $54,995 | $51,764 | $6,380 | 5 | $51,764 |
| 2024 | $6,605 | $48,962 | $48,498 | $3,000 | 1 | $48,498 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Society of Mannequins is led by Cecellia M. Smith, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecellia M. Smith
President
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Blake-Greene
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucille Banks
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Society of Mannequins
How much does The Society of Mannequins give each year?
The Society of Mannequins gave $6K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is The Society of Mannequins's typical grant size?
The Society of Mannequins's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,276, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Society of Mannequins give grants?
The Society of Mannequins gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (16%) and Georgia (16%).
Does The Society of Mannequins give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Society of Mannequins's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Society of Mannequins's largest grantees?
The Society of Mannequins's largest 2025 grantees include Cameron Cage ($1,000), Christian Talley ($1,000) and Christopher D Redding Youth Asthma ($380), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Society of Mannequins?
The Society of Mannequins reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $55K.
What is The Society of Mannequins's EIN?
The Society of Mannequins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4390505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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