Mann-Paller Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mann-Paller Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$94.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.7 million | 25 | $79.5 million |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 30 | $91.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 16 | $94.0 million |
How to apply
Mann-Paller Foundation Inc 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 Mann-Paller Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $409,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $241,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $120,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $105,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sidwell Friends School | General | $1.0 million |
| University of Tulsa | General | $409,000 |
| National Cyber Security | General | $120,000 |
| Urban Nation | General | $110,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre | General | $100,000 |
| The Ability Challenge | General | $100,000 |
| Weta | General | $100,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Fairfax County Stars | General | $35,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | General | $25,000 |
| Smithsonian American Women's History | General | $10,000 |
| C&o Canal Trust | General | $5,000 |
| Connect Our Kids | General | $5,000 |
| National Museum of American Indian | General | $5,000 |
| Blume Haiti | General | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marsha Paller
- Channing Paller
Questions people ask
Does Mann-Paller Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mann-Paller Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs Mann-Paller Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marsha Paller (President/Secretary/Treasurer) and Channing Paller (Vice President).
What does Mann-Paller Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.