MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Bradenton, FL, US
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a.k.a MCF
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
65-0833500
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Community Foundation
DAF Sponsor
Support Strategy
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Bradenton, FL, US
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a.k.a MCF
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
65-0833500
•
•
•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Community Foundation
DAF Sponsor
Support Strategy
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
AI Summary
The Manatee Community Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within its community, having distributed $4.5 million to 401 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Partnering with our citizens to strengthen and enhance our community through philanthropy, education, and service—now and forever.
Cause Areas
12
Arts and culture
Community and economic development
Education
Environment
Health
Human rights
Foster care
Information and communications
Philanthropy
Public affairs
Public safety
Science
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Populations
9
Adults
Children and youth
Indigenous peoples
Multiracial people
People of African descent
People of Asian descent
People of European descent
People of Latin American descent
People of Middle Eastern descent
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Big Waters Land Trust Inc
Osprey, FL
$2.5M
5%
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc
Sarasota, FL
$2.3M
4%
BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE INC
Bradenton, FL
$1.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
131
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Massachusetts, and Montana. 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 MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $4.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include Big Waters Land Trust Inc, Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc, and BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.