The Menaged Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Menaged Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,250 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,250
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $88,250 | 15 | $4.0 million |
| 2023 | $140,288 | 25 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 25 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $153,250 | 25 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Menaged Foundation 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 The Menaged Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $90,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Foundation- Dr Goldberg's Optic Nerve Regeneration Research | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Cure Blindness Himalayan Cataract Project | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Odc Theater | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Jazz | Charitable donationcharitable donation | $10,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Eastern Shore Food Lab | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| North Beach Citizens | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Sfspca | Charitable donation | $1,250 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| PSFC Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Kqed | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mitchell Menaged
- Debra Menaged
Questions people ask
Does The Menaged Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Menaged Foundation give?
$153,250 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Menaged Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mitchell Menaged (President) and Debra Menaged (Secretary/C.f.o).
What does The Menaged Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and disability.