Joseph & Florence Manaster Foundation
Accepts applications
Joseph & Florence Manaster Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $362,256 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,174 and the largest $294,007. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$362,256
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,174
- Largest grant$294,007
- Assets$942,437
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,064 the year before.
25% 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 | $83,405 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $56,064 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $362,256 | 8 | $942,437 |
How to apply
| Contact | Murray Manaster 1110 N Lake Shore Dr 23N, Chicago, IL 60611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 943-2472 |
| What to submit | Letter of application is sufficient |
What Joseph & Florence Manaster Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 8 | $362,256 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Health Foundation | Donation | $294,007 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | Donations | $57,900 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor Institute | Donation | $4,000 |
| Avant Garde | Donation | $3,149 |
| Tourette Association of Chicago | Donations | $1,200 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Shalva | Donation | $500 |
| Two Pups Wellness Fund | Donations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Murray Manaster
- Ina Manaster
- Walter March
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Florence Manaster Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joseph & Florence Manaster Foundation give?
$362,256 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,174.
Who runs Joseph & Florence Manaster Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Murray Manaster (President), Ina Manaster (Secretary) and Walter March (Director).
What does Joseph & Florence Manaster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.