The Manchester Family PFDN
Accepts applications
The Manchester Family PFDN is a private foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,700 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,700
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$300
- Assets$127,346
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $5,000 | 19 | $95,447 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 19 | $116,547 |
| 2025 | $4,700 | 18 | $127,346 |
How to apply
| Contact | Russell C Manchester P O Box 345, Wauseon, OH 43567 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 335-6786 |
| What to submit | Appropriate information should be in letter form stating proposed use. |
| Restrictions | Charity must be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization - not a private foundation. |
What The Manchester Family PFDN funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $1,200 |
| Colorado | 3 | $900 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $800 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | General operating | $300 |
| Toledo Humane Society | General operating | $300 |
| Wgte | General operating | $300 |
| Vail Health Foundation | General operating | $300 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating | $300 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General operating | $300 |
| Alley Cat Allies | General operating | $300 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General operating | $300 |
| Compassion & Choices Action Network | General operating | $300 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | General operating | $300 |
| Wauseon Public Library | General operating | $300 |
| Population Connection | General operating | $300 |
| Wbgu TV | General operating | $300 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | General operating | $200 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General operations | $200 |
| Humane Farming Association | General operating | $200 |
| A E Seaman Mineral Museum | General operating | $100 |
| Yale Peabody Museum | General operating | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Keybank N A
Questions people ask
Does The Manchester Family PFDN accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Manchester Family PFDN give?
$4,700 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs The Manchester Family PFDN?
Its 2025 filing lists Keybank N A (Trustee).
What does The Manchester Family PFDN fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and arts and culture.