Private foundation · EIN 81-4612866 · Littleton, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mangas Family Foundation Inc

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: 11 grants paid, $76K total, median $5,000. 45% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$76K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UVA Alumni Association-Building CamCharlottesville, VATo support the alumni associateion's porgrams and services as well as student programs$20K
St Andrews Umc - CoHighlands Ranch, COAssist in church operating expenses$15K
UVA Alumni AssociationCharlottesville, VATo support the alumni associateion's porgrams and services as well as student programs$7,500
UVA College of AsCharlottesville, VATo support students and faculty in the university of virginia college of arts & sciences$5,000
Urban Peak - DenverDenver, COTo support youth experiencing homelessness in their journey toward self-sufficiency$5,000
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COTo support efforts in hunger-relief$5,000
Mile High Ministries - Joshua StatiDenver, COTo support families experiencing homelessness$5,000
Share Our Spare - ChicagoChicago, ILTo support chicago area childrens, ages 0-5, helath and development.$5,000
Washington Conservation Action EducSeattle, WATo support conservaton efforts and clean energy initiatives.$5,000
St Andrew Market - LittletonLittleton, COTo support food pantry and help keep homes stocked with food and necessities$2,000
Upside of DownsSomix, CATo provide support in activities to enrich the lives of disabled adults$1,000

By state: Virginia 3 · Colorado 5 · Illinois 1 · Washington 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Mangas Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Mangas Family Foundation Inc 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 Mangas Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $76K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mangas Family Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (3 grants), Colorado (5 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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