Joseph & Florence Manaster Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6093350 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MURRAY MANASTER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1110 N LAKE SHORE DR 23N, CHICAGO IL 60611 |
| Phone | 3129432472 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF APPLICATION IS SUFFICIENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $294,007 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | Phoenix, AZ | Donations | $57,900 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $4,000 |
| Avant Garde | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $3,149 |
| Tourette Association of Chicago | Phoenix, AZ | Donations | $1,200 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $1,000 |
| Shalva | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $500 |
| Two Pups Wellness Fund | Phoenix, AZ | Donations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,256 | 8 |
| 2024 | $56,064 | 8 |
| 2023 | $83,405 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610339349100916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6093350
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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