Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $218,153 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,531. 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$218,153
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,531
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $293,401 the year before.
18% 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 | $293,401 | 47 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $218,153 | 45 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Thomas G & Andrea Mendell 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 Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $112,615 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $46,424 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $24,867 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $22,747 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Charitable contribution | $30,531 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Charitable contribution | $24,867 |
| Connecticut College | Charitable contribution | $19,747 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable contribution | $15,265 |
| Mentor National Mentoring Partnership Inc | Charitable contribution | $14,893 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | Charitable contribution | $8,500 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Common Ground Center | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| George School | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| School of American Ballet | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Osborne Association | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Rock School for Dance Education | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| A Better Balance | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Colgate University | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Jewish Senior Service | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| St Bernard's School | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Chapin School | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Institute for the Study & War | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| New York Common Pantry | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Student Advocacy | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Doe Fund | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Waterside School | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Yale University | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable contribution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas G Mendell
- Andrea Mendell
Questions people ask
Does Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation give?
$218,153 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas G Mendell (Trustee) and Andrea Mendell (Trustee).
What does Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.