Private foundation · EIN 68-0430582 · Kentfield, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Manzanita 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $512K total, median $30K. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$512K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dafgiving360 Manzanita Charitable FundOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$400K
People Power Solar CooperativeOakland, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Shelterwood CollectiveCazadero, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Sustainable Economies Law CenterOakland, CAEast bay permanent real estate cooperative (ebprec)$30K
Revolutionary Econ for All Real PeopleSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$20K
Sogorea Te Land TrustOakland, CAGeneral operating support$2,200

By state: Nebraska 1 · California 5

About this foundation

The Manzanita Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kentfield, California, administered in care of Darla T Flanagan, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 The Manzanita Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Manzanita Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $512K across 6 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does The Manzanita Foundation give?

Nebraska (1 grants), California (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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