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The Manaaki Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $1.6 million in grants to 72 grantees in 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and primarily makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA INC
$954K
9%
Planned Parenthood of Illinois
$935K
9%
THE CARTER CENTER INC
$600K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$8.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION?
No. THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION give?
THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,910. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA INC, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, and THE CARTER CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION?
THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.