Mani Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 27-4349799 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$326K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
62% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Enqury Life Fellowship | Penn Valley, CA | Charitable | $112,012 |
| Everyorg | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $33,851 |
| Sundance Instuite | Park City, UT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Aim of Seva | Saylorsburg, PA | Charitable | $15,101 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Assist the public | $10,000 |
| Houston Human Society | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cry America | Braintree, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Charles Schwab Fbo | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cape Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Meenakshi Temple Society | Pearland, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sankara Nethralaya USA | Derwood, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Daya | Houston, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Eternal Gandhi Museum | Houston, TX | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Assist the public | $5,000 |
| Pratham USA | Houston, TX | Fund educational development | $5,000 |
| Doctor Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Greater Houston | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 1497 Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Film Independent | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,750 |
| Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Classic Art Society | Sugar Land, TX | Assist the public | $2,500 |
| Johnite Launchpad | Sugarland, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Marine Toys | Triangle, VA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Guidling Eye of Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Roopa Art Culture | Sugarland, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shriners Childerens | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Taa | Austin, TX | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325,964 | 29 |
| 2024 | $137,101 | 9 |
| 2023 | $173,700 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641679349100524
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4349799
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.