Manat Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Manat Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.9 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.0 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$6.9 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$30.9 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.5 million the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $220,100 | 22 | $6.2 million |
| 2023 | $5.5 million | 13 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $6.9 million | 28 | $30.9 million |
How to apply
Manat Foundation 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 Manat Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 23 | $4.4 million |
| New York | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Emeth Temple Beth Emeth | Further charitable goals | $2.0 million |
| Ann Arbor Academy Ann Arbor Academy | Further charitable goals | $1.0 million |
| Hebrew Free Loan Hebrew Free Loan | Future charitable goals | $1.0 million |
| Lebonheur Children's Hospital Lebonheur Children's Hospital | Further charitable goals | $1.0 million |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | Further charitable futures | $1.0 million |
| American Friends Magen David Adom American Friends Magen David Adom | Further charitable goals | $400,000 |
| Genesis of Ann Arbor Genesis of Ann Arbor | Further charitable goals | $100,000 |
| JCC Detroit - Charach Gallery JCC Detroit - Charach Gallery | Further charitable goals | $58,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation - Mi Make A Wish Foundation - Mi | Further charitable goals | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Washtenaw Jewish Family Services Washtenaw County | Further charitable goals | $30,000 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center Living & Learning Enrichment Center | Further charitable goals | $25,000 |
| Beth Ahm Congregation Beth Ahm Congregation | Further charitable goals | $25,000 |
| Uja-Jcc Greenwich Uja-Jcc Greenwich | Further chartiable goals | $20,000 |
| Yad Ezra Yad Ezra | Further charitable goals | $15,000 |
| Shades of Pink Foundation Shades of Pink Foundation | Further charitable goals | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Detroit Jewish Family Services Detroit | Further charitable goals | $15,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Forgotten Harvest | Further charitable goals | $15,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of SE Michigan Gleaners Food Bank | Further charitable goals | $15,000 |
| JCC Detroit - Pillars JCC Detroit - Pillars | Further charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation Detroit Jewish Federation Detroit | Further charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | Further charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer Living Beyond Breast Cancer | Further charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Michigan Arts Access Michigan Arts Access | Further charitable goals | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Further charitable goals | $3,000 |
| Michigan United Cerebral Palsy Michigan United Cerebral Palsy | Further charitable goals | $2,500 |
| Seedlings Braille BKS for Children Seedlings Braille BKS for Children | Further charitable goals | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Gilda's Club Metro Detroit | Further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center Zekelman Holocaust Center | Further charitable goals | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Hankin
- Susan Henkin
- Jack M Schultz
Questions people ask
Does Manat Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Manat Foundation give?
$6.9 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Manat Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Hankin (President), Susan Henkin (Secretary) and Jack M Schultz (Treasurer).
What does Manat Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.