E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation
The E Mandell and Betsy DeWindt Foundation is a private foundation based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with each listed grant designated for a general fund.
E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation at a glance
In short: E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation gave $11K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $846.154), top state Florida. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,000
- +76.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $846
- +76.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $517,306
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16600 Warren Court Dr Suite 307, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Phone: (216) 469-8070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catch ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in Florida (34%), Ohio (23%), Michigan (18%), Virginia (14%), and New York (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $583; repeat grants $925. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $625 repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 53% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $12K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catch Detroit, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School Shaker Heights, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Juliet Grace Smith Fdn Arlington, VA | General Fund | $1,250 |
| Kiwanis Club Stuart, FL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Chautauqua Foundation Chautauqua, NY | General Fund | $750 |
| Safe Space Inc Stuart, FL | General Fund | $750 |
| Hawken School Gates Mills, OH | General Fund | $500 |
| Council of Aging Martin CO Stuart, FL | General Fund | $500 |
| Lyric Theater Stuart, FL | General Fund | $500 |
| Starstruck Academy Stuart, FL | General Fund | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $517,306 | $44,379 | $22,162 | $11,000 | 13 | $11,100 | $35,827 | $20,770 |
| 2024 | $493,964 | $55,320 | $17,952 | $6,250 | 13 | $6,350 | $44,188 | $19,409 |
| 2023 | $456,567 | $38,991 | $16,425 | $6,750 | 12 | $6,850 | $29,619 | $16,419 |
| 2022 | $433,967 | $16,651 | $22,036 | $12,000 | 7 | $12,100 | $7,191 | $16,466 |
| 2021 | $439,401 | $38,963 | $15,443 | $6,250 | 9 | $6,350 | $27,057 | $17,804 |
| 2020 | $415,881 | $40,373 | $19,101 | $6,750 | 13 | — | $28,683 | $13,946 |
| 2019 | $394,738 | $18,427 | $15,993 | $10,250 | 15 | — | $13,048 | $13,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Chautauqua Foundation says its mission is to support the long-term sustainability of Chautauqua Institution, particularly through preserving, appropriately using, and growing endowment funds. Hawken School says it prepares students to navigate a complex and dynamic world and engage others with empathy and integrity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $11,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,000, with a median of $500. The largest listed grants were $2,000 each to CATCH in Detroit, Michigan, and Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Other notable grants included $1,250 to Juliet Grace Smith Foundation in Arlington, Virginia; $1,000 to Kiwanis Club in Stuart, Florida; and $750 each to Chautauqua Foundation in Chautauqua, New York, and Safe Space Inc. in Stuart, Florida. All listed grants were for general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela Burke as president and E Mandell de Windt Jr as secretary.
E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation is led by Pamela Burke, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Burke
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
E Mandell de Windt Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation
How much does E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation give each year?
E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation gave $11K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 13 grants.
What is E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation's typical grant size?
E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $846, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation that year got $583 on average.
Where does E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation give grants?
E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation's top state is Florida, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (23%) and Michigan (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (6 grants).
Does E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation's largest grantees?
E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catch ($2,000), Hathaway Brown School ($2,000) and Juliet Grace Smith Fdn ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation?
E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation reported $517K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation's EIN?
E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1536552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does E Mandell and Betsy Dewindt Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
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