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Rick Mantei Charitable
Fund

Committed to Generosity, Service,
and Community

Our Mission

The Mantei Charitable Fund, founded by Rick and Lisa Mantei, is dedicated to supporting impactful initiatives and organizations that improve the lives of individuals and communities. Inspired by Rick’s distinguished career as a retired Air Force F-4 Phantom and F-16 instructor pilot, our mission is to provide vital support and resources to those in need. Through our commitment to generosity, service, and community, we strive to make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Recent Donations

In recent years, the Mantei Charitable Fund has been actively involved in supporting a variety of impactful causes and organizations. Through our unwavering commitment to giving back, we have had the privilege of contributing to initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities. From providing essential resources to local charities to supporting military families in need and so on, our recent donations reflect our dedication to addressing pressing needs and fostering positive change. Each donation is a testament to our belief in the power of generosity and community, and we are proud to continue our mission of making a meaningful impact wherever it is needed most.

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Midwest Food Bank

Midwest Food Bank, the largest faith-based food bank in the US, is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

With the help of volunteers, dedication of strategic leaders, and generosity of donors, Midwest Food Bank has flourished into something greater than the founding family could have ever imagined. Now, Midwest Food Bank has a presence across the globe and is widely recognized not only for its service to those in need, but also because of its organizational transparency.

Harvest Hope Food Bank

Harvest Hope is South Carolina’s largest food bank, providing over 20 million meals on average to neighbors in need across the Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate. 

Harvest Hope is on a mission to eliminate hunger and food insecurity in South Carolina. We rescue nutritious food from stores throughout the state and distribute it to food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. We operate programs that provide food for our most vulnerable citizens – children, seniors, and rural residents who don’t have access to grocery stores. We also run our own emergency food pantries in Greenville and Columbia where anyone in need can get a week’s supply of groceries for free. 

St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.