Andrew J & Joyce D Mandell Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Andrew J & Joyce D Mandell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newington, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6.4 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.9 million | 33 | $19.6 million |
| 2023 | $7.5 million | 32 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $6.4 million | 30 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 29 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Andrew J & Joyce D Mandell Family Foundation Inc 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 Andrew J & Joyce D Mandell Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 17 | $2.4 million |
| California | 1 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 3 | $435,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $321,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $26,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| From the Heart Productions | Unrestricted support of the organization's tax exempt status | $1.5 million |
| Kingswood Oxford School | Unrestricted support of the organization's tax exempt status | $500,000 |
| Americans for Oxford | Unrestricted support of the organization's tax exempt status | $400,000 |
| Green & Blue Foundation | Making miracles happen | $350,000 |
| Hartford Youth Scholars | Summa cum laude sponsorship | $300,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford | Unrestricted support of the organization's tax exempt status | $275,000 |
| CT Science Center | "dracula" sponsorship for the connecticut science center's 2025 "monster mash" | $255,000 |
| Charter Oak Cultural Center | Charter oak cultural center's 25th annual, food drive for students and families in place of snap support, and other programs | $251,000 |
| CCMC Foundation | Tower project neonatal intensive care units | $250,000 |
| Babson College | The joyce mandell women's leadership scholarship endowment, athletic excellence fund | $160,000 |
| Babson Venturing Out Program | Babson's venturing out prison education program | $160,000 |
| Hartford Public Library | 2025 beyond words sponsorship and fund the mission | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hartford | 2025 great futures celebration | $30,000 |
| St Francis Foundation | Making miracles happen | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society | The greater hartford ct access & screening programs | $25,000 |
| Ccsu Foundation - Annual Tech Scholarships | Five (5) scholarships in the computer, electronics & graphics technology department | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach | 2026 annual campaign | $25,000 |
| The Koby Mandell Foundation | Unrestricted support of the organization's tax exempt status | $25,000 |
| Hoffman Foundation | Michael simmons celebration of life concert | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Commitment to a cure | $10,000 |
| Project Renewal Gala | Inspire sponsorship toward the project renewal annual benefit & auction | $10,000 |
| Voices of Hope - Evening of Hope | Bridge builder sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Women's Business Development Council | Aspire sponsorship | $8,367 |
| JCC Foundation | Unrestricted support of the organization's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Goodwin Foundation | 20th annual golf tournament | $3,500 |
| The Burton Phyllis Hoffman Foundation | Unrestricted support of the organization's tax exempt status | $3,000 |
| New England Jewish Academy | Playground initiative & recreation endowment fund | $2,000 |
| Boca Rio Foundation | Feeding, curing, educating and protecting lives of the local boca raton community. | $1,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Perry s. Levy fellow fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce D Mandell
- Andrew J Mandell
- Bruce Mandell
- Mark Mandell
- Meryl Mandell Braunstein
Questions people ask
Does Andrew J & Joyce D Mandell Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andrew J & Joyce D Mandell Family Foundation Inc give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Andrew J & Joyce D Mandell Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joyce D Mandell (President), Andrew J Mandell (Vice President), Bruce Mandell (Secretary) and Mark Mandell (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Andrew J & Joyce D Mandell Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.