Louis L Manes Foundation
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-6555169 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEPHEN MANES |
|---|---|
| Address | 2280 CANYONVILLE DR, HENDERSON NV 89044 |
| Phone | 4804902274 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM - MUST SHOW TAX EXEMPT STATUS, BE DETAILED & SHOW PERCENTAGE OF REVENUE USED FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COSTS. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO LIMITATIONS |
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
64% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth El Congregation | Akron, OH | Donation | $5,350 |
| Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center | Asheville, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cohab Space | High Point, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Asheville Community Theatre | Asheville, NC | Donation | $1,300 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Smith Center | Las Vegas, NV | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gateway Community Church | Wylie, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Temple Israel | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| YMCA | Hilliard, OH | Donation | $915 |
| Shaw Jewish Community Center | Akron, OH | Donation | $750 |
| Temple Anshei Shalom | Delrey Beach, FL | Donation | $600 |
| Asheville Art Museum | Asheville, NC | Donation | $500 |
| Asheville Symphony | Asheville, NC | Donation | $400 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $350 |
| Friends of the Summit | Akron, OH | Donation | $340 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $300 |
| Joanna House II | Akron, OH | Donation | $300 |
| Beth El Sisterhood | Akron, OH | Donation | $280 |
| Care for Cops | Suwanee, GA | Donation | $250 |
| The Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $250 |
| Jewish Federation of Spbc | Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $236 |
| Links Community & Family Services | Akron, OH | Donation | $200 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | West Pal Beach, FL | Donation | $100 |
| Cottage Grove Evangelical Church | Akron, OH | Donation | $100 |
| Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,621 | 25 |
| 2024 | $26,001 | 1 |
| 2023 | $24,800 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103182
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6555169
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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