Mandel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mandel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,768 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$101,768
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,860 the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,320 | 56 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $60,860 | 56 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $101,768 | 51 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Mandel Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mandel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $66,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $8,690 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $5,523 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 5 | $3,882 |
| Texas | 4 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,023 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | For organization's charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Maldef | For organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Our Voice Community for Quality Education | For organization's charitable purpose | $6,800 |
| Friends of the Veritones | For organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Smithosian Tropical Research Institute | For organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | For organization's charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Robeson Evangelical Lutheran Church | For organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| City of Hope | For organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Unidos US | For organization's charitable purpose | $2,073 |
| Doctors Without Borders | For organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Ex-Student Association | For organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,890 |
| Project on Government Oversight | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Actblue Charities | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,100 |
| Amnesty International USA | For organization's charitable purposes | $1,032 |
| Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,030 |
| Save the Children | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,023 |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Crespi Carmelite High School | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Lideramos | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Pa Sch of Governors School of Science | For orgnanization's charitable purpopse | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Vocal Competition | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Saint Agatha Parish | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Choir Boys Social Club | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Clinica Romero | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Community Lawyers | For organization's charitable purposes | $500 |
| Law N Paws | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| League of Women's Voters | For organization's charitable purposes | $500 |
| Mt San Antonio College | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Project Camp | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Queen of Peace Acts | For organization's chariable purpose | $500 |
| Saint Joseph's Indian School | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Wbur Boston | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| WPBS PBS | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Writing Through | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| American Bar Foundation | For organization's charitable purpose | $300 |
| Obama Foundation | For organization's charitable purpose | $300 |
| Saint Jude | For organization's charitable purpose | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Eva Plaza Mandel
- Raquel Toledo
Questions people ask
Does Mandel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mandel Family Foundation give?
$101,768 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Mandel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eva Plaza Mandel (President) and Raquel Toledo (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Mandel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.