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Manaaki Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Jpmorgan Chase Bank. It holds total assets of $31M. Annual income is reported at $13.6M. Total assets have grown from $10.3M in 2010 to $31M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, New York, California. According to available records, Manaaki Foundation has made 221 grants totaling $8.1M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.3M in 2020 to $1.6M in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $285K, with an average award of $37K. The foundation has supported 63 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, New York, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$26K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$285K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Manaaki Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 221 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, NY.
Manaaki Foundation has distributed a total of $8.1M across 221 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $37K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $285K.
Manaaki Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Manaaki Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A GEE IV | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $35K | $8K | $43K |
| KRYSTYNA WIETZEMA | ADMINISTRATOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| SUSAN CROTHERS GEE | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| OURANIA TAVOULARIS | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.6M
Total Assets
$31M
Fair Market Value
$48.7M
Net Worth
$31M
Grants Paid
$1.6M
Contributions
$1.3M
Net Investment Income
$4M
Distribution Amount
$2.2M
Total: $25.3M
Total Grants
221
Total Giving
$8.1M
Average Grant
$37K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
63
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREFRONTSUPPORT OF FRESH TASTE FOR THE II REGEN/MIDWEST REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $75K | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOISSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $155K | 2024 |
| CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIASUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $129K | 2024 |
| MOTHER JONESSUPPORT OF THE MERGER OF THE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING AND MOTHER JONES, SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $125K | 2024 |
| ART-IN-NATURE ARBORETUM TRUSTSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE WAITAKARURU ARBORETRUM SCULPTURE GARDEN | STOCKTON, CA | $100K | 2024 |
| WOMENS GLOBAL EDUCATION PROJECTSUPPORT OF NDAJEE AND TO ASSIST IN THE HIRE OF A NEW DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | OAK PARK, IL | $100K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIASUPPORT FOR THE NEW CENTER FOR CLIMATE JOURNALISM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $75K | 2024 |
| THE CARTER CENTER INCSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | ATLANTA, GA | $75K | 2024 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTERSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $70K | 2024 |
| CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECTIN SUPPORT OF THE SHIFTING VOICES FILM FUND (BIPOC FILM FUND), SUPPORT OF THE DOC10 FILM FESTIVAL & SHIFTING VOICES, SUPPORT OF THE RE/CONSTRUCTION FILM PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $60K | 2024 |
| ONE EARTH COLLECTIVESUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | OAK PARK, IL | $55K | 2024 |
| ADMINISTRATORS OF TULANE UNIVERSITYSUPPORT OF THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | DALLAS, TX | $50K | 2024 |
| FOOD & WATER WATCHSUPPORT OF THE FOOD AND WATER WATCH ANNUAL BENEFIT | WASHINGTON, DC | $45K | 2024 |
| JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA LTDSUPPORT OF THE JGI AUSTRALIA IN SUPPORT OF THE ROOTS & SHOOTS RESOURCE BOXES | SALEM, MA | $40K | 2024 |
| GREEN AMERICASUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | $40K | 2024 |
| TRACE MEDIASUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | NEW YORK, NY | $35K | 2024 |
| RANGE OF MOTION PROJECTSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | DENVER, CO | $30K | 2024 |
| GREENPEACE AUSTRALIA PACIFIC LIMITEDSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | ROSEBERY | $30K | 2024 |
| PRO PUBLICA INCSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | NEW YORK, NY | $30K | 2024 |
| ROGER BALDWIN FOUNDATION OF THE ACLU INCSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $30K | 2024 |
| CHICAGO ABORTION FUNDGRANT FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE AND IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $30K | 2024 |
| REFUSHESUPPORT THE THREADS OF HOPE FUNDRAISER, SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $25K | 2024 |
| JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCH EDUCATION & CONSERVATIONSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | $25K | 2024 |
| CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESSSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | EVANSTON, IL | $25K | 2024 |
| ALLIANCECHICAGOSUPPORT OF THE ILLINOIS CONTRACEPTIVE ACCESS NOW (ICAN) INITIATIVE | CHICAGO, IL | $20K | 2024 |
| LINK UNLIMITED SCHOLARSSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $20K | 2024 |
| GLOBAL PRESS INSTITUTESUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | $15K | 2024 |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIOSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | NEW YORK, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATER FESTIVALSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $15K | 2024 |
| GROWING HOME INCSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $15K | 2024 |
| THE VOICES AND FACES PROJECTSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $10K | 2024 |
| AS YOU SOWSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | EL CERRITO, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| EDUCATION AND HOPESUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | NORWALK, CT | $10K | 2024 |
| MOMENTA INCSUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | OAK PARK, IL | $10K | 2024 |
| Carter CenterEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | Atlanta, GA | $75K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The MidwestEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $70K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa IncEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Tulane University Office Of DevelopmentEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | New Orleans, LA | $50K | 2023 |
| Voices And Faces ProjectEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |