Private foundation · EIN 87-3166761 · Allison Park, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mendicino Family 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: 4 grants paid, $36K total, median $5,000. 25% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$36K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Hills Community Baptist ChurcPittsburgh, PACapital improvement fund$21K
Music City YouthNashville, TNSupport performing arts$5,000
Troopers Drum Bugle CorpsCasper, WYSupport performing arts$5,000
Phantom RegimentRockford, ILSupport performing arts$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Tennessee 1 · Wyoming 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Mendicino Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Mark Mendicino, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Mendicino Family 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 Mendicino Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $36K across 4 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mendicino Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Wyoming (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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