How to apply
The foundation's selection process includes submission of a scholarship application and essay accompanied by a current and completed fafsa, and a personal interview. The foundation may also request that grant applicants submit one or more letters of support and provide references. Contact: Janie Plath, 4001 Summitview Ave Ste 5 Pmb 418, Yakima, Wa, 5094576177, MRSPLATH@ME.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: The foundations awards focuses on supporting recent graduates of stanton academy, a public, alternative high school in yakima. The academy largely serves an underprivileged student population. All amounts must be used for: (i) for tuition at a four-year post-secondary educational institutions that normally maintain a regular faculty and curriculum; (ii) for fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at such institutions; or (iii) for other expenses related to matriculation at such educational institutions, such as housing and other living expenses.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage UniversityToppenish, WA | Support for educational programs | $250K |
| Catholic Charities DioceseYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $240K |
| Carter PruittYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $28K |
| Jorge MartinezYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $19K |
| Rafael MartinezYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $10K |
| Adan DuarteYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $7,884 |
| Arnoldo MartinezYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $6,587 |
| Washington Apple Education FoundationWenatchee, WA | Support for educational programs | $5,300 |
| Adonis RogersYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $4,337 |
| John HernandezYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $4,323 |
| Llenia CardenasYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $2,621 |
| Technology Access FoundationSeattle, WA | Support for educational programs | $1,800 |
| Yoanna RodriguezYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $1,565 |
| Emely CejaYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $951 |
| Zachariah NobbsYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $910 |
| Tanya PedrizcoYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $367 |
| Desiree OntiverosYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $357 |
| Santiago DelgadoYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $314 |
| Elienai GomezYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $110 |
| Jonatan VargasYakima, WA | Support for educational programs | $110 |
About this foundation
Manzana Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Yakima, Washington, administered in care of Janie Plath, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Manzana 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 Manzana Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $585K across 20 grants, a median of $3,472.
Where does Manzana Foundation give?
Washington (20 grants), per its latest filing.
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