The Mendell Family Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Mendell Family Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$300,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $225,000 the year before.
41% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $150,000 | 14 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 19 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 29 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
The Mendell Family Fund 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 The Mendell Family Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $96,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $59,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $42,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Ground Center | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| The House DC Inc | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| The National Mentoring Partnership | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| The Benjamin School | Charitable contributions | $20,000 |
| Mentoring Partnership of New York | Charitable contributions | $15,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Waco Symphony Association Inc | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Rights Action | Charitable contributions | $6,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Louise Herrington School of Nursing | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Skidmore College | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Supreme Court Historical Society | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Charitable contributions | $3,500 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable contributions | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable contributions | $3,500 |
| Propublica | Charitable contributions | $3,500 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Charitable contributions | $3,500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
| Cohous | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
| GO4THEGOAL | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
| Mentor Vermont | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas G Mendell
- Alice M Starr
- James Mendell
Questions people ask
Does The Mendell Family Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mendell Family Fund Inc give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Mendell Family Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas G Mendell (President), Alice M Starr (Vp/Treasurer) and James Mendell (Vp/Secretary).
What does The Mendell Family Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.