Mantz Foundation
Accepts applications
Mantz Foundation is a private foundation in Ocala, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $978,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $225,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$978,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $861,000 the year before.
22% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $879,000 | 43 | $18.4 million |
| 2024 | $861,000 | 42 | $19.6 million |
| 2025 | $978,000 | 46 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey Mantz 662 SE 47th Loop, Ocala, FL 34480 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (352) 572-4987 |
What Mantz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $246,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $225,000 |
| Colorado | 13 | $190,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $145,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $55,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $28,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Lauren Mantz Fund for OMS Research | $225,000 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic Church | General Purpose | $130,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Parish In Minturn | Building FundGeneral Purpose | $91,000 |
| Operation Song | WWII Preservation ProgramSong Writers Showcase | $85,000 |
| All Saints Catholic School | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| Providence Academy | Fine Arts Program | $45,000 |
| Trinity Catholic Highschool | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Garren Creek Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| The Cornerstone School | Technology Upgradesas outlined with Dan Peterson | $35,500 |
| Semper Fi & Americas Fund | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Vail Jazz Foundation | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Inc | Youth 365 ProgramGeneral Purpose | $20,000 |
| Next Response Inc | Support for Erwin TN, Police | $15,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Classroom Repairs and General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mercy Medical Angels | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Queen of Peace Monastary Inc | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation | Olivias Fund forGenral Purpaose | $10,000 |
| St Clair of Assisi Catholic Parish | Evening with the ArchBishop Aquila | $7,500 |
| Abbey Angels Foundation | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Frontline Strong | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Doctors Without Borders | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Suicide Prevention Caoalition of Eagle Valley | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Vail Mountain Rescue Group | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Vail Veterans Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| T-1 Today Inc | Friends for LifeScholarship Fd | $5,000 |
| Vail Avalanche Rescue Dogs | General Support | $5,000 |
| Newman Catholic Campus Ministry | Tickets for FtGeneral Purpose | $4,000 |
| Omslife Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Tango Thirty One Aero Clube Inc | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Grace Christian School of Ocala | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Kut Different | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| St Andrews Abbey Inc | To be used for senior Care for monks in residence | $3,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc | Rodger Pepper Burn Camp | $2,500 |
| Good Shepaaerd Presbyterian Church Redeemer Christian School | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Marion County Children's Advocacy Center Inc | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Newman Inc | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| The Gold Shield Foundation | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Eagle Valley Humane Society | General Purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott T Ryan
- Jeffrey R Mantz
- Mark M Mantz
Questions people ask
Does Mantz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mantz Foundation give?
$978,000 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mantz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott T Ryan (Pres/Director), Jeffrey R Mantz (Treas/Director) and Mark M Mantz (VP/Director).
What does Mantz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and youth programs.