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Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Sarasota, Florida · EIN 461593016

Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $174,950 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $146,000 the year before.

72% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$144,75025$2.8 million
2023$146,00023$3.0 million
2024$174,95039$3.3 million

How to apply

Joan Armour Mendell 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida24$107,700
Georgia5$31,750
Illinois3$16,250
Oregon2$15,000
Virginia1$2,500
District of Columbia2$1,000
Pennsylvania1$400
Kentucky1$350

Grants paid in 2024

All 39 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$25,000
Loyola University
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted$15,000
American Cancer Society Inc
Atlanta, GA
Unrestricted$10,000
Fancomi Anemia Research Fund
Eugene, OR
Unrestricted$10,000
Georgia Southern University Foundation Inc
Statesboro, GA
Unrestricted$10,000
Mote Marine Laboratory Inc
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$10,000
Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation Inc
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$10,000
Harvest Lec Benefiting American Cancer Society
Kennesaw, GA
Unrestricted$6,250
Caring Children's Charities
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$6,000
Manatee Community Foundation Inc
Bradenton, FL
Unrestricted$6,000
School District of Manatee County
Bradenton, FL
Unrestricted$6,000
Face Autism Inc
Ellenton, FL
Unrestricted$5,000
Jewish Family and Child Service
Portland, OR
Unrestricted$5,000
Loveland Center
Venice, FL
Unrestricted$5,000
Ringling College of Art & Design
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$5,000
Usf Foundation
Tampa, FL
Unrestricted$5,000
Van Wezel Foundation
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$5,000
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Americus, GA
Unrestricted$3,500
Art With A Heart in Healthcare Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Unrestricted$2,500
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc
Alexandria, VA
Unrestricted$2,500
Temple Beth Sholom
Melbourne, FL
Unrestricted$2,500
Venice High School Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Unrestricted$2,500
Chabad Lubavitch of Sarasota & Manatee Counties
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$2,000
Gilmer Community Food Pantry
Ellijay, GA
Unrestricted$2,000
Jewish Council of North Central Florida
Gainesville, FL
Unrestricted$1,800
The Rotary Club of Sarasota Southside Foundation Inc
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$1,750
SRQ Vets Inc
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$1,500
Lifeline Productions Inc
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted$1,000
Ministerio Internacional Casa de Refugio Inc
Pembroke Pines, FL
Unrestricted$1,000
Pines of Sarasota Foundation
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$1,000
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$1,000
Sarasota Rising Incorporated
Sarasota, FL
Unrestricted$1,000
The State College of Florida Foundation Inc
Bradenton, FL
Unrestricted$650
Jewish War Veterans of the United States
Washington, DC
Unrestricted$500
Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Washington, DC
Unrestricted$500
Sarasota-Bradenton Kappa Alpha Psi
Bradenton, FL
Unrestricted$500
Amvets
Washington, PA
Unrestricted$400
Disabled American Veterans
Erlanger, KY
Unrestricted$350
Sigma Chi Foundation
Evanston, IL
Unrestricted$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc give?

$174,950 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists David S Band (President/Treasuer), Chad Gates (Vice President) and George Dramis III (Secretary).

What does Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.

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