Manning Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Manning Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $199,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $99,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$199,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$99,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $185,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $184,000 | 2 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $185,000 | 2 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $199,000 | 2 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Manning Foundation Trust 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 Manning Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $199,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brookwood Community Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Retina Research Foundation | General operating | $99,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerard H Stafford III
- Nancy Robinson
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Manning Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Manning Foundation Trust give?
$199,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $99,500.
Who runs Manning Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerard H Stafford III (Co-Trustee), Nancy Robinson (Co-Trustee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Manning Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.