Private foundation · EIN 26-1532246 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rafael and Sharyl Mendez Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (12-31) and its median grant is $100K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $789K total, median $100K. 71% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$789K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
12-31
Assets
$8.0M

How to apply

All required forms required by foundation bylaws Contact: Rafael S Mendez, 421 Calle de Aragon, Redondo Beach, Ca, 3104409516, raf_men@msn.com Deadlines: 12-31 Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Hospital Medical Center FLos Angeles, CAResearch and medical care of children$250K
Mendez National Institute of TranspBurbank, CAMedical research and education$150K
Ava's HeartBeverly Hills, CAAssistance to organ transplant patients$105K
Summit BrassChandler, AZMusic education$100K
The Aopa Foundation IncFrederick, MDAviation safety$75K
Westwood Ward Church of Jesse ChrisWestwood, CASupport of the church$74K
Kipp Socal Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CASupport of education for the underserved students of los angeles$35K

By state: California 5 · Arizona 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Rafael and Sharyl Mendez Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Rafael and Sharyl Mendez, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rafael and Sharyl Mendez Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All required forms required by foundation bylaws Deadlines: 12-31.

How much does Rafael and Sharyl Mendez Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $789K across 7 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Rafael and Sharyl Mendez Family Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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