Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Manton Foundation, based in New York, NY, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $660 million. The foundation focuses on funding initiatives in arts and culture, historical activities, education, health, and diseases and conditions. It supports projects across various cities and states, including major areas like New York, Boston, and Seattle. In the fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of about $36.6 million and revenue of approximately $20.5 million. Key personnel include trustees Sandra Niles and Julia Krapf, each receiving a compensation of $330,000 for their roles. The foundation has a broad geographic reach, funding projects in states such as Massachusetts, Maine, and Washington.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
62 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27,146,766 | SEE ATTACHED | GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL, US | 2022 |
| $5,000,000 | BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | FOR THE PEDIATRIC SINGLE CELL ATLAS AND THE COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY CORE ENDOWMENT | Boston, MA, US | 2023 |
| $5,000,000 | TATE | FOR THE HISTORIC BRITISH ART ENDOWMENT | London, UK | 2023 |
| $4,000,000 | DANA HALL SCHOOL | FOR THE CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJECT | Wellesley, MA, US | 2024 |
| $3,700,000 | TUFTS UNIVERSITY | FOR THE QALIBRA CT SYSTEM | North grafton, MA, US | 2024 |
| $2,500,000 | MCLEAN HOSPITAL | FOR THE YOUTH AND ADOLESCENT CAMPUS AND TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE | Belmont, MA, US | 2023 |
| $2,201,261 | TRUSTEES FOR HARVARD UNIVERSITY FBO HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL | TO ADDRESS ACUTE NEEDS IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE THROUGH CHILD PSYCHIATRY TRAINING ... | Boston, MA, US | 2023 |
| $2,161,287 | TRUSTEES FOR HARVARD UNIVERSITY FBO HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL | FOR CURRICULUM INNOVATION, BUILDING THE FRONT-LINE MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE... | Boston, MA, US | 2024 |
| $2,000,000 | WORCESTER ART MUSEUM | TO IMPLEMENT THE FINAL PHASE OF THE ARMS AND ARMOR GALLERY PROJECT | Worcester, MA, US | 2023 |
| $2,000,000 | BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | FOR THE CELL DISCOVERY NETWORK | Boston, MA, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
SN
SANDRA NILES
| TRUSTEE | $330,000 | 2024 |
JK
JULIA KRAPF
| TRUSTEE | $330,000 | 2024 |
MH
MARTIN HALL RESIGNED EFF 492023
| ADMIN TRUSTEE | $0 | 2024 |
SANDRA NILES
TRUSTEE
JULIA KRAPF
TRUSTEE
MARTIN HALL RESIGNED EFF 492023
ADMIN TRUSTEE
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