ManifestWorks
LOS ANGELES, CA · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). ManifestWorks has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
MANIFESTWORKS IS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION GEARED TOWARD DE-MARGINALIZING OUR PARTICIPANTS AND GIVING THEM TOOLS FOR SUCCESS IN FILM, TELEVISION, AND NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION. THEY START WITH A 12-WEEK JOB TRAINING PROGRAM THAT BUILDS ON A FULLY IMMERSIVE LEARNING MODEL, HANDS-ON DOING, MAKING, CREATING, THAT GIVES THE PARTICIPANTS THE LIFE SKILLS THEY NEED TO DEVELOP A WORK ETHIC, PUTS THEM IN THE MIX WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND MENTORS, AND TEACHES NETWORKING SKILLS.THE HANDS-ON, PRACTICAL FOCUS SPARKS ENTHUSIASM AND ENGAGEMENT, AND ALTHOUGH WE'LL TEACH OUR STUDENTS ABOUT EVERY FACET OF THE FILM BUSINESS. AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, HOW TO NETWORK LIKE A PRO. THE LIFE SKILLS WE IMPART WILL SERVE THEM NO MATTER WHAT CAREER PATH THEY CHOOSE TO FOLLOW.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds ManifestWorks
$1.4M in foundation grants on record from 29 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Yerba Buena Fund | $400K | 3 |
| Snap Foundation | $200K | 2 |
| Ceres Foundation | $155K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $155K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $116K | 4 |
| California Community Foundation | $115K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $84K | 4 |
| Tides Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation | $40K | 2 |
| Annenberg Foundation | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
DANIEL A SEAVER — CEO (Principal officer)
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