Grants paid in 2025
51 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $35K |
| MaldefLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purposes | $10K |
| Our Voice Community for Quality EducationLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $6,800 |
| Friends of the VeritonesHanover, NH | For organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Smithosian Tropical Research InstituteBoston, MA | For organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Robeson Evangelical Lutheran ChurchMohnton, PA | For organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| City of HopeDuarte, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Unidos USWashington, DC | For organization's charitable purpose | $2,073 |
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | For organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Ex-Student AssociationEl Paso, TX | For organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Partners in HealthBoston, MA | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,890 |
| Project on Government OversightWashington, DC | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Actblue CharitiesSomerville, MA | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,100 |
| Amnesty International USANew York, NY | For organization's charitable purposes | $1,032 |
| Jewish Public Affairs Committee of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,030 |
| Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,023 |
| AIDS Healthcare FoundationLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Crespi Carmelite High SchoolEncion, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| LideramosDenver, CO | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Pa Sch of Governors School of SciencePittsburgh, PA | For orgnanization's charitable purpopse | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Vocal CompetitionSan Marino, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncWashington, DC | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Saint Agatha ParishLos Angeles, LA | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Choir Boys Social ClubLA Quinta, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Clinica RomeroLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Community LawyersCompton, CA | For organization's charitable purposes | $500 |
| Law N PawsEl Paso, TX | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| League of Women's VotersWashington, DC | For organization's charitable purposes | $500 |
| Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Project CampLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Queen of Peace ActsEl Paso, TX | For organization's chariable purpose | $500 |
| Saint Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Thomas Jefferson High SchoolEl Paso, TX | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Wbur BostonBoston, MA | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Wpbs PBSWatertown, NY | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Writing ThroughLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| American Bar FoundationChicago, IL | For organization's charitable purpose | $300 |
| Obama FoundationChicago, IL | For organization's charitable purpose | $300 |
| Saint JudeMemphis, TN | For organization's charitable purpose | $300 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FoundationNew York, NY | For organization's charitable purposes | $250 |
| Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OK | For organization's charitable purpose | $250 |
| Latino Leaders NetworkWashington, DC | For organization's charitable purpose | $250 |
| Feeding AmericaRiverside, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $200 |
| Public Citizen FoundationWashington, DC | For organization's charitable purposes | $200 |
| Radcliffe Institute for Advance StudyBoston, MA | For organization's charitable purpose | $200 |
| Covenant HouseHollywood, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $150 |
| PBS SocalWhittier, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $120 |
| American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NY | For organization's charitable purposes | $100 |
| Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles, CA | For organization's charitable purposes | $100 |
| Southern California Public Radio (laist)Pasadena, CA | For organization's charitable purpose | $100 |
By state: California 20 · Massachusetts 5 · District of Columbia 6 · New Hampshire 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · New York 5
About this foundation
Mandel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Eric Mandel, tax-exempt since 1962. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Mandel 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 Mandel Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $102K across 51 grants, a median of $500.
Where does Mandel Family Foundation give?
California (20 grants), Massachusetts (5 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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