B L Manger Foundation
Accepts applications
B L Manger Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $864,200 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $120,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$864,200
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$120,300
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $753,725 the year before.
86% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $753,725 | 13 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $864,200 | 36 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Renee Manger 168 Colonial Road Unit 5, Stamford, CT 06906 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 253-3950 |
| What to submit | Letter form indicating organizations charitable function and purpose |
| Deadlines | Applications received at any time |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to local area organizations |
What B L Manger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $420,900 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $30,900 |
| California | 6 | $27,600 |
| Indiana | 2 | $26,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $23,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General | $120,300 |
| Operation Lifeshield Inc | General | $100,000 |
| American Friends Bar-Ilan University | General | $70,000 |
| Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut | General | $69,000 |
| Hadar Institute | General | $65,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services So NJ | General | $36,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Dvi | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of Jerusalem Institute | General | $25,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone - Yad L'isha | General | $25,000 |
| Schoke Jewish Family Service | General | $25,000 |
| Thank Israeli Soldiers | General | $25,000 |
| Chabad of New Canaan | General | $18,000 |
| Chabad of Stamford | General | $18,000 |
| Congregation B'nai B'rith | General | $18,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | General | $18,000 |
| Ohr Hatzafun Productions | General | $18,000 |
| Temple Har Zion | General | $13,000 |
| Chabad at the Shore | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara | General | $10,000 |
| Schepens Eye Research Institute | General | $10,000 |
| The Friendship Circle | General | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Stamford | General | $10,000 |
| Marina Shul - Bais Menachem | General | $5,000 |
| The Chevrah | General | $5,000 |
| Chai Lifeline Camp Simcha | General | $3,600 |
| Cherry Hill Community Kollel | General | $3,600 |
| Sansum Clinic | General | $3,600 |
| Camp Chaverim Santa Barbara | General | $3,000 |
| Community Shul of Montecito-Santa Barbara | General | $3,000 |
| Mesa Shul Santa Barbara | General | $3,000 |
| Chabad of Camden and Burlington Counties | General | $2,500 |
| Feingold Association of the United States | General | $1,800 |
| Young Israel of Margate | General | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Bernstein
- Marc Manger
- Renee Manger
- Joyce Maskart
Questions people ask
Does B L Manger Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications received at any time.
How much does B L Manger Foundation give?
$864,200 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs B L Manger Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harold Bernstein (Treasurer), Marc Manger (Vice President), Renee Manger (President and Secretary) and Joyce Maskart (Vice President).
What does B L Manger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.