AI Summary
MANITOU FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $20.1M in total grants paid across 144 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY SWITZERLAND INC
New York, NY
$17.5M
8%
KHR MCNEELY FAMILY FOUNDATION
Sonoma, CA
$14M
7%
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$12.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
164
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 459 grantees
- 15 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MANITOU FUND?
No. MANITOU FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MANITOU FUND give?
MANITOU FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Minnesota, 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 MANITOU FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MANITOU FUND fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MANITOU FUND make each year?
In 2024, MANITOU FUND awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $20.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MANITOU FUND fund recently?
In 2024, MANITOU FUND awarded grants to about 460 grantees. Recent grantees include FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY SWITZERLAND INC, KHR MCNEELY FAMILY FOUNDATION, and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MANITOU FUND?
MANITOU FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.