Private foundation · EIN 92-1463591 · Clinton, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity

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: 2 grants paid, $800K total, median $400K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$800K
Median grant
$400K
Stays in TN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shelter 37Whittier, CASupport for at-risk youth$600K
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtNew York, NYSupport of students to help provide outstanding academic programs in art, architecture and engineering, in addition to courses in the human…$200K

By state: California 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity is a private grantmaking foundation in Clinton, Tennessee, administered in care of Dan W Holbrook, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity 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 John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $800K across 2 grants, a median of $400K.

Where does John and Mary Manuck Foundation for Innovation and Opportunity give?

California (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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