Laurans A & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Laurans A & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,880 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,880
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 28 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 32 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
Laurans A & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable 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 Laurans A & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 8 | $56,700 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,120 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $150 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Contempory Art | Support of the arts | $1.2 million |
| Baptist Health So Fla | Cancer research | $200,000 |
| Um Miller School of Medicine | Medical research | $200,000 |
| Florida Grand Opera | Support of opera in florida | $100,000 |
| United Way of Miami Dade | Support of social services | $100,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Support of israel | $100,000 |
| South Florida PBS | Support for public television | $50,000 |
| Kraft Center for Jewish Life | Jewish studies | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Support for jewish activities | $10,000 |
| Daniels Music Foundation | Music awareness programs | $10,000 |
| Amer Committee for Weizmann Instit | Programs for medical research | $10,000 |
| Institure for Jewish Studies | Pursuit of jewish studies | $10,000 |
| Amer Friends of Sheba Medical CTN | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Amer Friends of Magen David Adom | Medical supplies for israel | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Support jewish life on campus | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Activities for boys and girls | $6,000 |
| Temple Israel | Support of jewish activities | $3,760 |
| Shir Hadesh School | Jewish education | $1,000 |
| St Judes | Cancer research-children | $1,000 |
| Alzeimers Association | Research for alzeimers disease | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Cancer research | $500 |
| Ifcj | Working for peace and harmony | $150 |
| Leadership Institute | Leaders for america | $150 |
| American Heart Association | Research for heart disease | $100 |
| Susan G Komen | Breast cancer support | $100 |
| World Jewish Congress | Fight against anti semitism | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Fund cancer research | $100 |
| Nati'l Foundation for Cancer Resear | Cancer research | $100 |
| ASPCA | Animal protection and rights | $100 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | Hospital support for women | $100 |
| Operation Smile | Dental for children | $25 |
| American Institute Cancer Research | Cancer research | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurans Mendelson
- Arlene Mendelson
- Eric Mendelson
- Victor Menderlson
Questions people ask
Does Laurans A & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laurans A & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,880.
Who runs Laurans A & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurans Mendelson (Director), Arlene Mendelson (Director), Eric Mendelson (Director) and Victor Menderlson (Director).
What does Laurans A & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and science and research.