The D J McManus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The D J McManus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 121 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants121
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$36.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 128 | $30.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 121 | $36.4 million |
How to apply
The D J McManus 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 The D J McManus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York. It also paid $4,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 99 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $95,300 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $34,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $19,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young People Chorus of New Your City Inc | General support | $110,000 |
| FJC | General support | $75,000 |
| Arbor Brothers Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $40,000 |
| New York Writers Coalition | General support | $37,500 |
| Fair Elections Center | General support | $35,000 |
| Peekslill Herald | General support | $35,000 |
| Arab-American Family Support Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Brooklyn Childrens Theatre | General support | $30,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | General support | $30,000 |
| Glioblastoma Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| The Red Hook Daily Catch | General support | $26,400 |
| High Meadow School | General support | $25,500 |
| Alliance for Justice | General support | $25,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Community Funds Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Midtown Arts District | General support | $25,000 |
| Fine Arts Work Center | General support | $23,000 |
| Adaptive Design Association | General support | $20,000 |
| I Challenge Myself | General support | $20,000 |
| The Peoples Place | General support | $20,000 |
| Tides Center | General support | $16,000 |
| Arthur Project | General support | $15,000 |
| At the Table | General support | $15,000 |
| Bee U Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Bronx School for Music | General support | $15,000 |
| Bronxworks | General support | $15,000 |
| Chalkbeat Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| City Limit News | General support | $15,000 |
| Dorot | General support | $15,000 |
| Educators 4 Excellance | General support | $15,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | General support | $15,000 |
| Goddard-Riverside | General support | $15,000 |
| Greenwich House | General support | $15,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | General support | $15,000 |
| Hudson Guild | General support | $15,000 |
| Immschools | General support | $15,000 |
| Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement | General support | $15,000 |
| Justice Policy Inst | General support | $15,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighbordhood House | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah H M McManus
- Sophie McManus
Questions people ask
Does The D J McManus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The D J McManus Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 121 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The D J McManus Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah H M McManus (President) and Sophie McManus (Vice President).
What does The D J McManus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.