Mantz Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOcala, Florida · EIN 20-1593416 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$978K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$22.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Jeffrey Mantz |
|---|---|
| Address | 662 SE 47th Loop, Ocala FL 34480 |
| Phone | 3525724987 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
65% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Boston, MA | Lauren Mantz Fund for OMS Research | $225,000 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic Church | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $130,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Parish In Minturn | Miniturn, CO | Building FundGeneral Purpose | $91,000 |
| Operation Song | Nashville, TN | WWII Preservation ProgramSong Writers Showcase | $85,000 |
| All Saints Catholic School | Sierra Vista, AZ | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| Providence Academy | Johnson City, TN | Fine Arts Program | $45,000 |
| Trinity Catholic Highschool | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Garren Creek Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | Fairview, NC | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| The Cornerstone School | Ocala, FL | Technology Upgradesas outlined with Dan Peterson | $35,500 |
| Semper Fi & Americas Fund | Oceanside, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Vail Jazz Foundation | Vail, CO | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Inc | Avon, CO | Youth 365 ProgramGeneral Purpose | $20,000 |
| Next Response Inc | Franklin, TN | Support for Erwin TN, Police | $15,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | St Petersburg, FL | Classroom Repairs and General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mercy Medical Angels | Norfolk, VA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Queen of Peace Monastary Inc | Rutherfordton, NC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation | Vail, CO | Olivias Fund forGenral Purpaose | $10,000 |
| St Clair of Assisi Catholic Parish | Edwards, CO | Evening with the ArchBishop Aquila | $7,500 |
| Abbey Angels Foundation | Sharpsburg, GA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Frontline Strong | San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Suicide Prevention Caoalition of Eagle Valley | Eagle, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Vail Mountain Rescue Group | Edwards, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Vail Valley Charitable Fd | Edwards, CO | Eagle Valley Moves and dental assistancefor people in need | $5,000 |
| Vail Veterans Foundation Inc | Vail, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| T-1 Today Inc | West Chester, OH | Friends for LifeScholarship Fd | $5,000 |
| Vail Avalanche Rescue Dogs | Vail, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Newman Catholic Campus Ministry | Diluth, MN | Tickets for FtGeneral Purpose | $4,000 |
| Omslife Foundation Inc | Cypress, TX | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Tango Thirty One Aero Clube Inc | Mcinney, TX | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Grace Christian School of Ocala | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Kut Different | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| St Andrews Abbey Inc | Valyermo, CA | To be used for senior Care for monks in residence | $3,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc | Crested Butte, CO | Rodger Pepper Burn Camp | $2,500 |
| Good Shepaaerd Presbyterian Church Redeemer Christian School | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Marion County Children's Advocacy Center Inc | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Newman Inc | newman, GA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| The Gold Shield Foundation | Tampa, FL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Eagle Valley Humane Society | Eagle, CO | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Saving Mercy Corp | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Empowered of Central FL | Ocala, FL | The Rock Program | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Marion County Inc | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Beautys Haven Farm & Equine Rescue Inc | Morriston, FL | General Purpost | $1,000 |
| Fallen Oak Equine Rescure & Rehabilitation | Bellevuew, FL | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Marion County Children's Alliance | Ocala, FL | General Purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $978,000 | 46 |
| 2024 | $861,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $879,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642119349101004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1593416
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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