Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including health-care, cancer-support, marine-science, higher-education, community, arts, and disability-service organizations.
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc gave $175K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,950
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +69.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,486
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,813,822
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (20 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% 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 Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2070 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: (941) 366-8010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 140 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 62% of grant dollars. Georgia received 18%, Illinois 9%, Oregon 9%, and Virginia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 39 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% 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 $94K (2020) to $199K (2021). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fancomi Anemia Research Fund Eugene, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Georgia Southern University Foundation Inc Statesboro, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Inc Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation Inc Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harvest LEC Benefiting American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| Caring Children's Charities Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Manatee Community Foundation Inc Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,813,822 | $135,925 | $272,283 | $174,950 | 39 | $215,201 | $78,260 | $150,328 |
| 2023 | $2,950,489 | $105,392 | $233,140 | $146,000 | 23 | $180,753 | $54,296 | $142,149 |
| 2022 | $3,068,261 | $3,123 | $265,706 | $144,750 | 25 | $200,137 | — | $135,222 |
| 2021 | $3,291,969 | $188,158 | $341,982 | $199,050 | 41 | $199,050 | $45,892 | $174,716 |
| 2020 | $3,322,365 | $91,946 | $138,737 | $93,548 | 12 | — | $46,923 | $7,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $150K 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 organizations with varied missions. For example, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation says it helps Sarasota Memorial Health Care System bring “world-class care” to the community; the American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support; and Mote Marine Laboratory says it advances marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach. Georgia Southern University Foundation says it raises private funding for educational and institutional needs at the university.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in community philanthropy and service (Manatee Community Foundation), quality of life and self-sufficiency (Jewish Family and Child Service), support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Loveland Center), and personalized fine-art experiences for patients and families (Art with a Heart in Healthcare).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $174,950. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants included $25,000 to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, $15,000 to Loyola University, and $10,000 each to the American Cancer Society, Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Georgia Southern University Foundation, Mote Marine Laboratory, and Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation. The filing lists these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David S Band as President/Treasuer, Chad Gates as Vice President, and George Dramis III as Secretary.
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc is led by David S. Band, President & Treasuer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Band
President & Treasuer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Gates
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Dramis III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc
How much does Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc give each year?
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc gave $175K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 23 grants.
What is Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,486, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc give grants?
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (18%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (12 grants), Bradenton, FL (4 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Venice, FL (2 grants).
Does Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($25,000), Loyola University ($15,000) and American Cancer Society Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc?
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1593016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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