Mandel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mandel Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,300 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,500. 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$68,300
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,086 the year before.
47% 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 | $55,620 | 56 | $961,914 |
| 2024 | $61,086 | 51 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $68,300 | 48 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Mandel 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $22,800 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $8,600 |
| Michigan | 6 | $8,184 |
| Alabama | 2 | $7,258 |
| Maine | 5 | $3,884 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,800 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,600 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2,150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice Initiative | Gift | $5,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Gift | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers | Gift | $4,200 |
| World Central Kitchen | Gift | $3,300 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Gift | $3,150 |
| Open Windows Foundation | Gift | $2,500 |
| Ballenisles Charity | Gift | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of South Jersey | Gift | $2,500 |
| New Israel Fund | Gift | $2,200 |
| Adl | Gift | $2,100 |
| New York Against Gun Violence | Gift | $2,100 |
| Jewish Family Service Washtenaw Cty | Gift | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor | Gift | $2,000 |
| National Ms Society | Gift | $2,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Gift | $1,958 |
| Simmons University | Gift | $1,800 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Gift | $1,758 |
| Garretts Space | Gift | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Gift | $1,200 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Gift | $1,200 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Gift | $1,184 |
| Hadassah | Gift | $1,050 |
| Food Gathers | Gift | $1,000 |
| Jafco | Gift | $1,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Gift | $1,000 |
| Avalon Housing | Gift | $934 |
| Kerrytown Concert House | Gift | $750 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | Gift | $700 |
| Little Red School House | Gift | $600 |
| Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital | Gift | $600 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | Gift | $600 |
| Planned Parenthood | Gift | $600 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Gift | $600 |
| World Central Kitchen | Gift | $600 |
| International Rescue Committee | Gift | $600 |
| Save the Children | Gift | $600 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Gift | $600 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Gift | $600 |
| Manna | Gift | $550 |
| The Impossible Dream | Gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Mandel
- Barrie Mandel Schneir
- Joan Boonin
Questions people ask
Does Mandel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mandel Foundation give?
$68,300 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Mandel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Mandel (Trustee), Barrie Mandel Schneir (Trustee) and Joan Boonin (Trustee).
What does Mandel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.