The Mano Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorman, Oklahoma · EIN 88-1525219 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$529K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$15.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
43% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood in Georgetown | Georgetown, TX | Donation | $60,000 |
| Changing Lanes Ministries | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $35,000 |
| Hospitality House of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $35,000 |
| His House Outreach Ministries | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $25,000 |
| Church on the Move | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $25,000 |
| Lisa Bein Ministries | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $24,250 |
| Bethany House of Laredo Inc | Laredo, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Blue Dog Rescue | Round Rock, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Casa de Misercordia | Laredo, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Foster Village | Dripping Springs, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Center | Laredo, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rescue | Claremore, OK | Donation | $20,000 |
| Divine Canines | Austin, TX | Donation | $15,000 |
| Laredo College Education Foundation | Laredo, TX | Donation | $15,000 |
| Pause4paws Inc | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $15,000 |
| The Stonebrook Project Inc | Catoosa, OK | Donation | $15,000 |
| Tulsa Girls' Home | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $15,000 |
| Actionsteps Counseling Inc | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $13,500 |
| Natural Freedom Farm Inc | Edmond, OK | Donation | $12,500 |
| Doing What I Can | Norman, OK | Donation | $12,000 |
| Best Friends for Life | Laredo, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Laredo Animal Protective Society | Laredo, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Limbs for Life Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lizzy's Hospice House | Dripping Springs, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Alliance for Animals | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Children's Health Fo | Arvada, CO | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Heart of Monkey Island | Afton, OK | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Colorado Soccer Foundation | Aurora, CO | Donation | $7,500 |
| Girls 101 Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $7,500 |
| Tulsa Cornerstone Assistance Networ | Tulsa, OK | Donation | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $529,250 | 30 |
| 2024 | $646,500 | 38 |
| 2023 | $253,500 | 21 |
| 2022 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349104769
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1525219
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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