Manna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Manna Foundation is a private foundation in Missoula, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,010 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $11,000. 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$73,010
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $120,170 the year before.
33% 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 | $17,500 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $120,170 | 29 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $73,010 | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Manna 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 Manna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 6 | $38,650 |
| Montana | 7 | $32,160 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City Mission | General donation | $11,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | General donation | $9,350 |
| Care Net of Missoula | General donation | $9,000 |
| Family Promise - Salt Lake | General donation | $8,800 |
| Individual | General donation | $8,800 |
| Montana Food Bank | General donation | $8,500 |
| Individual | General donation | $5,500 |
| Individual | General donations | $3,000 |
| Hope Rescue Missoula | General donation | $3,000 |
| Payne Education Center | General donation | $2,200 |
| Individual | General donation | $1,100 |
| Individual | General donation | $1,000 |
| Darby Fire Dept | General donation | $880 |
| Hamilton Volunteer Fire Dept | General donation | $880 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrie Drinkaus
- Phil Drinkaus
Questions people ask
Does Manna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Manna Foundation give?
$73,010 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Manna Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrie Drinkaus (Trustee) and Phil Drinkaus (Trustee).
What does Manna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.