Private foundation · EIN 38-6174305 · Bloomfld Hls, Michigan

Michael F McManus Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $491K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$491K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
SparkleBirmingham, MIFinancial aid$100K
Make a Difference RescueBirmingham, MIFinancial aid$91K
Racquet Up DetroitDetroit, MIFinancial aid$60K
Westside Christian AcademyDetroit, MIFinancial aid$50K
Marv's MantleBirmingham, MIFinancial aid$30K
Angels PlaceSouthfield, MIFinancial aid$20K
Holy Angels School FoundationSturgis, MIFinancial aid$20K
Lifeline Childrens ServicesBirmingham, ALFinancial aid$15K
The Cru FoundationOrlando, FLFinancial aid$12K
Blue Starservice DogsHamburg, MIFinancial aid$10K
Christ Child SocietyClawson, MIFinancial aid$10K
Gary Burnstein ClinicPontiac, MIFinancial aid$10K
St Mary Catholic Central High SchoolMonroe, MIFinancial aid$10K
Faith Work MichiganRochester, MIFinancial aid$5,000
Michigan Animal Rescue LeaguePontiac, MIFinancial aid$5,000
Care Net Pregnancy CenterBerkley, MIFinancial aid$5,000
Eton AcademyBirmingham, MIFinancial aid$5,000
Mother and Unborn Baby CareSouthfield, MIFinancial aid$5,000
Penrickton Center for Blind ChildrenTaylor, MIFinancial aid$5,000
The House of ProvidenceOxford, MIFinancial aid$5,000
The Judson CenterFarmington Hills, MIFinancial aid$5,000
Hope Against TraffickingPontiac, MIFinancial aid$5,000
Make a Wish MichiganBrighton, MIFinancial aid$4,992
Wilson Vet HospitalWashington, MIFinancial aid$2,625

By state: Michigan 22 · Alabama 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Michael F McManus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomfld Hls, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1971. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Michael F McManus Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Michael F McManus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $491K across 24 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Michael F McManus Foundation give?

Michigan (22 grants), Alabama (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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