The Chingos Foundation
Accepts applications
The Chingos Foundation is a private foundation in Boynton Beach, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $111,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$111,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was up from $110,250 the year before.
0% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,250 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $111,000 | 21 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Manikas Trustee 629 E Ocean Av Ste 307, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 737-7111 |
| What to submit | A letter request setting forth the purpose in detail. |
| Restrictions | Primarily enviromental, animal and wildlife protection. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Chingos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $26,500 |
| New York | 6 | $22,500 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $22,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Center for Birds of Prey | Wild life preservation | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in New York-Adirondack Chapter | Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Penn Museum | Education | $10,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy - Fallingwater | Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia Inc | Wildlife preservation | $5,000 |
| Coopers Rock Foundation | Land conservation | $5,000 |
| German Masontown Public Library | Education | $5,000 |
| Mon River Trails Conservancy | Land preservation | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Florida Chapter | Land preservation | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - West Virginia | Land preservation | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia-Darden School | Education | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology | Conservation education | $3,500 |
| Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation | Wildlife preservation | $2,500 |
| Audobon Project Puffin | Wildlife preservation | $2,500 |
| Barneveld Free Library | Community services | $2,500 |
| Wells Memorial Library Association | Education | $2,500 |
| West Virginia Botanic Garden | Land preservation | $2,500 |
| Florida Odyssey of the Mind - Palms Region | Education | $2,000 |
| North Country Public Radio | Education | $1,500 |
| Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society | Legal services to disadvantaged persons | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Manikas
- Susan Manikas
- Jennifer Manikas
- Deborah Wamsley
Questions people ask
Does The Chingos Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Chingos Foundation give?
$111,000 in tax year 2023, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Chingos Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists William Manikas (Trustee), Susan Manikas (Trustee), Jennifer Manikas (Trustee) and Deborah Wamsley (Trustee).
What does The Chingos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.