Mani Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mani Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,964 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $112,012. 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$325,964
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$112,012
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,101 the year before.
100% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,700 | 18 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $137,101 | 9 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $325,964 | 29 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Mani Family 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 Mani Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $162,863 |
| Texas | 11 | $61,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 5 | $24,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,101 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Self Enqury Life Fellowship | Charitable | $112,012 |
| Everyorg | Charitable | $33,851 |
| Sundance Instuite | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Aim of Seva | Charitable | $15,101 |
| Houston Food Bank | Assist the public | $10,000 |
| Houston Human Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cry America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| ASPCA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Charles Schwab FBO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cape Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Meenakshi Temple Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sankara Nethralaya USA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Daya | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Eternal Gandhi Museum | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greater Houston | Assist the public | $5,000 |
| Pratham USA | Fund educational development | $5,000 |
| Doctor Without Borders | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Greater Houston | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 1497 Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Film Independent | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Amnesty International | Charitable | $3,750 |
| Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Classic Art Society | Assist the public | $2,500 |
| Johnite Launchpad | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Marine Toys | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Guidling Eye of Blind | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Roopa Art Culture | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shriners Childerens | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Taa | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ravi Mani
- Akhil Subramani
- Sudha Mani
- Ramya Subramani
Questions people ask
Does Mani Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mani Family Foundation give?
$325,964 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mani Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ravi Mani (Director), Akhil Subramani (Director), Sudha Mani (Director) and Ramya Subramani (Director).
What does Mani Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and food and hunger.