Gerald D and Edna E Mann Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 87-3954401 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$904K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Civil engineering designation | $400,000 |
| Nc State Engineering Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Name main entry in honor of gdee mann | $200,000 |
| Union University | Jackson, TN | Scholarship & operating expenses | $100,000 |
| St Luke's Church | Indianapolis, IN | Organ maintence fund | $75,000 |
| Boilmaker Alliance | Carmel, IN | Athletics | $50,000 |
| Newport Consolidated School Alumni Association | Newport, NC | Covered wagon shelter | $30,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 501C3 giving | $20,000 |
| Newport Consolidated School Alumni Association | Newport, NC | Park upkeep | $7,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Western nc hurricanes victims | $5,000 |
| St James United Methodist Church | Danvile, IL | General donation | $5,000 |
| Ubited Theological | Dayton, OH | General donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General donation | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Houses for disabled veterans | $1,240 |
| Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund | Alexandria, VA | Defense for terence rally | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Humane Society | Indianapolis, IN | Caring for homeless dogs and cats | $1,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Protecting our legal system | $1,000 |
| Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation | Syracuse, IN | Cleanup lake wawasee | $1,000 |
| Fort Ticonderoga | Ticonderoga, NY | Fort museum | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $904,290 | 18 |
| 2023 | $379,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3954401
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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