Private foundation · EIN 93-1296528 · Key Biscayne, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mackworth-Mendoza Foundtion

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: 7 grants paid, $580K total, median $5,000. 14% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$580K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Literary ArtsPortland, ORProgram activities$550K
The International SchoolPortland, ORProgram activities$13K
Feeding South FloridaPembroke Park, FLProgram sctivities$5,000
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORProgram activities$5,000
American Diabetes AssocArlington, VAProgram activities$2,500
Heal PalestineKent, OHProgram activities$2,500
Meca for PeaceBerkeley, CAProgram activities$2,500

By state: Oregon 3 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1 · Ohio 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Mackworth-Mendoza Foundtion is a private grantmaking foundation in Key Biscayne, Florida, administered in care of Donald L Krahmer Jr, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Mackworth-Mendoza Foundtion 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 Mackworth-Mendoza Foundtion give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $580K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mackworth-Mendoza Foundtion give?

Oregon (3 grants), Florida (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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