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Mankins Family Foundation

Accepts applications Arroyo Grande, California · EIN 208042825

Mankins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Arroyo Grande, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,600 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $19,206 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$24,3004$0
2024$19,2064$0
2025$25,6005$0

How to apply

ContactMankins Family Foundation
1005 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone or email(805) 489-5536
What to submitAn application should be made in writing. A letter explaining the intended use of the funds is required.
RestrictionsThere are no restrictions on awards. However, the amounts of the awards are determined by the managers of the trust based on needs and in

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Mankins Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$25,600

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Legion Post 136
Arroyo Grande, CA
Provide support to local veterans organization$5,600
Individual
CA
Provide support to feed the hungry$5,000
The Land Conservancy of Slo Co
San Luis Obispo, CA
Preserve california rangeland support$5,000
Individual
CA
General support of historical educational activities$5,000
Foundation for Performing Arts Slo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Suport of perfroming arts center at california polytechnic university$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Mankins Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Mankins Family Foundation give?

$25,600 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Mankins Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Blair B Mankins (President).

What does Mankins Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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