Manela Brothers Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $20,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$20,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 27 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 26 | $0 |
How to apply
Manela Brothers Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Manela Brothers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $75,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey | 8 | $479,380 |
| New York | 3 | $307,866 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bodenstein Family Foundation | General | $1.0 million |
| Congregation Supporters of Torah | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $234,000 |
| Kollel International | To promote the exempt purposeand philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $205,380 |
| Tzur Foundation | General | $111,000 |
| JGive - ASOR Fund | General | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Sarah | General | $52,866 |
| School for Children with Hidden Int | General | $50,000 |
| The Donor's Fund | General | $50,000 |
| Kollel Los Angeles | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $40,000 |
| Bais Hava'ad Institute of Talmudic | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $36,500 |
| Link Kollel California | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $23,800 |
| Various Smaller Organizations | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $22,213 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Ramapo | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $21,000 |
| Torat Haim | General | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Los Angeles | To enhance and increase the religiosity and education of Jewish children. | $17,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $15,000 |
| Marbeh Tzedakah | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient organization. | $12,500 |
| The Clubhouse | Non Restricted | $12,000 |
| Congregation Gates of Mercy | General | $11,000 |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of Phili | To enhance and increase the religiosity and education of Jewish children. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To assist indigent Rabbis | $10,000 |
| Areivim Institute | Any Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | General | $7,500 |
| Kollel of Jersey Shore | To promote the exempt purpose and philanthropic programs of the recipient of the organization. | $5,500 |
| Telshe Yeshiva - Chicago | General | $5,000 |
| Congregation Etz Chaim | Reliigious | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Yosef Y Manela
- Helene Manela
- David Manela
Questions people ask
Does Manela Brothers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Manela Brothers Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $20,500.
Who runs Manela Brothers Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Yosef Y Manela (Director), Helene Manela (Director) and David Manela (Director).
What does Manela Brothers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.