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Manatee Community Foundation Inc

Bradenton, Florida  ·  EIN 650833500  ·  Private foundation

Manatee Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bradenton, Florida. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.9M in grants paid and $51.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 948 individual grants from this funder — $38.2M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$51.4M
Total assets
948
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Manatee Community Foundation Inc funds

Manatee Community Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include veterans, youth pop.

veteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Manatee Community Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lakewood Ranch, FL$1.3M2024
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$1.1M2024
Feedmore Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Richmond, VA$1.0M2018
Help to Home Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Bradenton, FL$805K2024
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT
Osprey, FL$740K2023
Help to Home Inc
CAPITAL PURCHASE, PROGRAM SUPPORT
Bradenton, FL$678K2022
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc
HUMAN SERVICES
Sarasota, FL$645K2025
New Path Academy
CAPITAL PURCHASES, GENERAL SUPPORT
Bradenton, FL$635K2019
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT, EMERGENCY ASSIST
Sarasota, FL$630K2023
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT
Sarasota, FL$602K2024
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT
Sarasota, FL$412K2020
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT
Sarasota, FL$411K2024
Grace Community Church of Lwr
GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT
Sarasota, FL$398K2019
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT
Bradenton, FL$395K2020
Manatee Education Foundation
EDUCATION
Bradenton, FL$364K2025

Manatee Community Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.7M
2019$4.2M
2020$5.4M
2022$5.8M
2023$6.0M
2024$8.7M
2025$4.5M

How to apply for funding from Manatee Community Foundation Inc

Manatee Community Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at manateecf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Manatee Community Foundation Inc

Does Manatee Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Manatee Community Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Manatee Community Foundation Inc fund?
Manatee Community Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Inc, Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, Feedmore Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Manatee Community Foundation Inc give in grants?
Manatee Community Foundation Inc reported $5.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $38.2M over 948 grants.
Where is Manatee Community Foundation Inc located?
Manatee Community Foundation Inc is based in Bradenton, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 650833500.
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About this profile. This page is built from Manatee Community Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Manatee Community Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.