Private foundation · EIN 94-3296003 · Manhattan Bch, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mandena Family 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, $153K total, median $6,554. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$153K
Median grant
$6,554
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
US Olympic & Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, COTo support their charitable purpose$88K
Torrance MemorialTorrance, CATo support their charitable purpose$50K
American Martyrs ChurchManhattan Beach, CATo support their charitable purpose$10K
Richstone Family CenterManhattan Beach, CATo support their charitable purpose$3,109
St Sebastion Sports ProjectManhattan Beach, CATo support their charitable purpose$1,500
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILTo support their charitable purpose$1,000

By state: Colorado 1 · California 4 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Mandena Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Manhattan Bch, California, 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 Mandena Family 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 Mandena Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $153K across 6 grants, a median of $6,554.

Where does Mandena Family Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), California (4 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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