THE MANAAKI FOUNDATION
https://N/A
$48.7M
Total Assets (2025)
$1.0M
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$3.1M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
75
Grants on File
$47K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Phone
3129310542
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
CALL FOR APPLICATION FORM
Restrictions
NO RESTRICTIONS, BUT INCLUDE A COPY OF IRS TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $26.0M | $1.4M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $28.8M | $1.6M | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | $34.0M | $4.9M | N/A |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $37.0M | $2.9M | 41 |
| 2025 | $1.6M | $48.7M | $5.6M | 34 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 75 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$18K
Median
$30K
Average
$42K
75th Pctl
$55K
Maximum
$155K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A GEE IV | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $35K |
| KRYSTYNA WIETZEMA | ADMINISTRATOR | $30K |
| SUSAN CROTHERS GEE | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD | — |
| OURANIA TAVOULARIS | DIRECTOR | — |
| PASCALE KICHLER | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2017) | — |
Grants Awarded (75 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | $155,000 | SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| MOTHER JONES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $130,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA | CHICAGO, IL | $129,045 | SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| MOTHER JONES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $125,000 | SUPPORT OF THE MERGER OF THE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING AND MOTHER JONES, SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA | CHICAGO, IL | $125,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| ART-IN-NATURE ARBORETUM TRUST | STOCKTON, CA | $100,000 | SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE WAITAKARURU ARBORETRUM SCULPTURE GARDEN | 2025 |
| WOMENS GLOBAL EDUCATION PROJECT | OAK PARK, IL | $100,000 | SUPPORT OF NDAJEE AND TO ASSIST IN THE HIRE OF A NEW DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2025 |
| FOREFRONT | NEW YORK, NY | $82,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| FOREFRONT | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 | SUPPORT OF FRESH TASTE FOR THE II REGEN/MIDWEST REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FUND | 2025 |
| CARTER CENTER | ATLANTA, GA | $75,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $75,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| THE CARTER CENTER INC | ATLANTA, GA | $75,000 | SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $75,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE NEW CENTER FOR CLIMATE JOURNALISM | 2025 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER OF THE MIDWEST | CHICAGO, IL | $70,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | $70,000 | SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $65,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $60,000 | IN SUPPORT OF THE SHIFTING VOICES FILM FUND (BIPOC FILM FUND), SUPPORT OF THE DOC10 FILM FESTIVAL & SHIFTING... | 2025 |
| ONE EARTH COLLECTIVE | OAK PARK, IL | $56,800 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| ONE EARTH COLLECTIVE | OAK PARK, IL | $55,000 | SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| FOOD & WATER WATCH | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| VOICES AND FACES PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| TULANE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $50,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS | EVANSTON, IL | $50,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 2023 |