Private foundation · EIN 36-4265554 · Glencoe, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howard and Sandra Mandell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $15K total, median $7,500. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$15K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish United FundChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CAUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Illinois 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Howard and Sandra Mandell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glencoe, Illinois, administered in care of Marci Barth President, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Howard and Sandra Mandell Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Howard and Sandra Mandell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $15K across 2 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Howard and Sandra Mandell Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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