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The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Las Vegas, Nevada · EIN 880417989

The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,819 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $508 and the largest $2,502. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $12,465 the year before.

54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,1295$18,051
2024$12,46511$14,481
2025$9,81913$13,507

How to apply

The George Mano Mantis 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nevada.

StateGrantsAmount
Nevada6$6,070
California5$1,571
Idaho1$1,110
Texas1$1,068

Grants paid in 2025

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Found
Las Vegas, NV
To fund the annual adopt a family program$2,502
Ronald McDonald House
Las Vegas, NV
To fund assistance to children with cancer$1,276
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc
Twin Falls, ID
To fund assistance to children with cancer$1,110
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Dallas, TX
Breast cancer supports$1,068
Three Square
Las Vegas, NV
To fund food drive to emergency food distribution$783
Safenest
Las Vegas, NV
Emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling and legal resources.$750
San Diego Food Bank
San Diego, CA
To fund food drive to emergency food distribution$508
Las Vegas High School & Jr High School
Logandale, NV
Donation to school program.$500
Alpha Project for the Homeless
San Diego, CA
Charity drive for homeless$276
Father Joes Villages
San Diego, CA
To move people out of homeless into permanent housing.$263
St Anthony Foundation
San Francisco, CA
To support essential services to homeless$263
Oak Oncology and Kids
San Diego, CA
To ensure that no child feels alone when dealing with cancer.$261
ALS of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
To provide expert advice and assistance for als and family.$259

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc give?

$9,819 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $508.

Who runs The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Delia Leal (Secretary), Brenda Smoot (Treasurer) and J Michael Mantis (President).

What does The George Mano Mantis Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and housing and homelessness.

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