Edward D and Anna Mitchell
Edward D and Anna Mitchell is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including Jewish, educational, healthcare, arts, humanitarian, and cancer-related organizations.
Edward D and Anna Mitchell at a glance
In short: Edward D and Anna Mitchell gave $181K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,970
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,703
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,400
- Total assets
- $4,653,995
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (10 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward D and Anna Mitchell
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3529, Sarasota, FL 34230-3529
Phone: (941) 365-4617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward D and Anna Mitchell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee ($40K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 151 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (39%), New York (21%), California (16%), Illinois (14%), and Tennessee (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward D and Anna Mitchell open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 27 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2024) to $971K (2020). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee Sarasota, FL | General Use | $40,000 |
| Israel Center for Excellence Through Education Homer Glen, IL | General Use | $25,000 |
| Chamah New York, NY | General Use | $20,000 |
| Ringling College of Art & Design Sarasota, FL | General Use | $15,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | General Use | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $6,570 |
| Camp Hess Kramer Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation Franklin, TN | General Use | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,653,995 | $170,178 | $592,781 | $180,970 | 27 | $398,277 | $32,344 | $252,202 |
| 2023 | $5,090,598 | $800,649 | $559,161 | $237,345 | 33 | $408,665 | $650,153 | $244,535 |
| 2022 | $4,881,834 | $457,819 | $581,388 | $238,200 | 33 | $431,828 | $308,259 | $270,076 |
| 2021 | $5,062,154 | $357,034 | $781,621 | $348,709 | 28 | $591,148 | $106,692 | $323,469 |
| 2020 | $5,505,293 | $507,593 | $1,369,327 | $971,176 | 30 | — | $296,225 | $320,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward D and Anna Mitchell reported a distributable amount of $252K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Israel Center for Excellence Through Education describes its work as providing a school and national education programs in Israel for bright and motivated children. Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation says it helps Sarasota Memorial Health Care System bring care to the community, while the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation describes its focus as funding cancer research.
Other 2024 recipients include Camp Hess Kramer, which describes providing activities for Jewish and other campers to support children’s development; YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, which describes studying and preserving the history and culture of Jewish life in Eastern Europe and Russia; and IsraAID US Global Humanitarian Assistance, which describes providing disaster response and long-term support to communities affected by humanitarian crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $180,970. Grants ranged from $250 to $40,000, with a median of $4,400. Its largest 2024 grants included $40,000 to Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee, $25,000 to Israel Center for Excellence Through Education, $20,000 to Chamah, and $15,000 to Ringling College of Art & Design. It also gave $10,000 each to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.
The foundation reported 33 grants totaling $237,345 in 2023 and 33 grants totaling $238,200 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Mitchell as secretary/treasurer and Jonathan E Mitchell as president.
Edward D and Anna Mitchell is led by Jonathan E. Mitchell, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan E. Mitchell
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jason Mitchell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Jason Mitchell (Sec/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Edward D and Anna Mitchell
How much does Edward D and Anna Mitchell give each year?
Edward D and Anna Mitchell gave $181K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $237K across 33 grants.
What is Edward D and Anna Mitchell's typical grant size?
Edward D and Anna Mitchell's median grant in 2024 was $4,400, and its average grant was $6,703, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward D and Anna Mitchell that year got $2K on average.
Where does Edward D and Anna Mitchell give grants?
Edward D and Anna Mitchell's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), Sarasota, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (4 grants).
Does Edward D and Anna Mitchell give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward D and Anna Mitchell's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward D and Anna Mitchell's largest grantees?
Edward D and Anna Mitchell's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee ($40,000), Israel Center for Excellence Through Education ($25,000) and Chamah ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward D and Anna Mitchell?
Edward D and Anna Mitchell reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward D and Anna Mitchell fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward D and Anna Mitchell?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward D and Anna Mitchell's EIN?
Edward D and Anna Mitchell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4715236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edward D and Anna Mitchell 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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