Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Gerald D and Edna E Mann Family Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $102,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Madison County. A typical grant was $2,000 to $100,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $102,000 · 1 in Madison County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $100,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $51,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Madison County · plus 16 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $904,290
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $904K | $102K | 2 |
| 2023 | $380K | $1,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- James B Mann · Indianapolis · (317) 849-0452
- What to send
- The mann family assesses and selects appropriate organizations for grants and contributions that are provided.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Gerald D MannPresident
- Edna E MannSecretary/treasurer
- Teresa L MannDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship & operating expenses (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Madison County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union University | Jackson, Madison County | Scholarship & operating expenses | $100K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General donation | $2,000 |