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The Manitou Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $20.1 million across 456 grantees, with significant funding directed to California, Minnesota, and New York. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KHR MCNEELY FAMILY FOUNDATION
$14M
8%
FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY SWITZERLAND INC
$14M
8%
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$12.4M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
164
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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 $30 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 KHR MCNEELY FAMILY FOUNDATION, FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY SWITZERLAND INC, 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.