The Chingos Foundation
Historical FunderBoynton Beach, Florida · EIN 59-2381901 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | WILLIAM MANIKAS TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 629 E OCEAN AV STE 307, BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435 |
| Phone | 5617377111 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER REQUEST SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE IN DETAIL. |
| Deadlines | NO. |
| Restrictions | PRIMARILY ENVIROMENTAL, ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION. |
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
85% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Center for Birds of Prey | Miami, FL | Wild life preservation | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in New York-Adirondack Chapter | Keene Valley, NY | Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Penn Museum | Philadelphia, PA | Education | $10,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy - Fallingwater | Pittsburgh, PA | Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia Inc | Morgantown, WV | Wildlife preservation | $5,000 |
| Coopers Rock Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Land conservation | $5,000 |
| German Masontown Public Library | Masonton, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Mon River Trails Conservancy | Morgantown, WV | Land preservation | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Florida Chapter | Altamonte Springs, FL | Land preservation | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - West Virginia | Elkins, WV | Land preservation | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia-Darden School | Charlottesville, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | Conservation education | $3,500 |
| Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation | Saranac Lake, NY | Wildlife preservation | $2,500 |
| Audobon Project Puffin | Rockland, ME | Wildlife preservation | $2,500 |
| Barneveld Free Library | Barneveld, NY | Community services | $2,500 |
| Wells Memorial Library Association | Upper Jay, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| West Virginia Botanic Garden | Morgantown, WV | Land preservation | $2,500 |
| Florida Odyssey of the Mind - Palms Region | Sewell, NJ | Education | $2,000 |
| North Country Public Radio | Canton, NY | Education | $1,500 |
| Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society | West Palm Beach, FL | Legal services to disadvantaged persons | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $111,000 | 21 |
| 2022 | $110,250 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542679349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2381901
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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