Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc
LAURANS A & ARLENE H MENDELSON is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants for the arts, medical research, social services, opera, public television, Jewish activities, and other purposes.
Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $115K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,841,836
- -11.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $115,115
- +78.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $181,743
- +1.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable 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 for funds. Applications by letter must include detailed information about the organization’s programs. The filing names Laurans Mendelson as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Laurans Mendelson
Mailing address: 825 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 374-1745
Email: lmendelson@heico.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Columbia University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 130 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 3% to recipients in New York. The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $141K. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $50K repeat.
- 63% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 237% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $338K (2021) to $2.1M (2025). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | Support for College Education | $1,025,000 |
| United Way of Miami Dade Miami, FL | Support of Social Services | $349,715 |
| Institute of Contempory Art Miami, FL | Support of the Arts | $128,921 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Support of Israel | $110,000 |
| Baptist Health so FLA Coral Gables, FL | Cancer Research | $100,000 |
| Birthright Israel New York, NY | Support for Jewish Activities | $50,000 |
| South Florida PBS Miami, FL | Support for Public Television | $50,000 |
| Amer Committee for Weizmann Instit New York, NY | Programs for Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Daniels Music Foundation New York, NY | Music Awareness Programs | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Am Miami, FL | Support of Jewish Activities | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $181,743 | $17,973 | $1,843,533 | $1,841,836 | 16 | $1,841,836 | $17,973 | $1,164,240 |
| 2025 | $179,765 | $18,134 | $2,070,159 | $2,068,757 | 32 | $2,068,757 | $18,134 | $1,033,708 |
| 2024 | $198,025 | $17,819 | $1,005,851 | $1,005,710 | 28 | $1,005,710 | $17,819 | $859,320 |
| 2023 | $216,290 | $17,991 | $547,183 | $547,042 | 26 | $547,042 | $17,991 | $734,073 |
| 2022 | $225,734 | $156,238 | $579,110 | $577,396 | 28 | $577,396 | $17,668 | $656,249 |
| 2021 | $220,900 | $16,196 | $338,530 | $338,450 | 20 | — | $16,196 | $590,895 |
| 2020 | $219,997 | $16,380 | $1,343,244 | $1,343,056 | 18 | — | $16,380 | $577,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2026 — 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 listed 2025 grant purposes include support of the arts, cancer and medical research, opera in Florida, social services, Israel, public television, Jewish studies and activities, and music awareness programs.
Among its grantees, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes its mission as mobilizing resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity and shared purpose of Jewish people in Miami, Israel, and around the world. Florida Grand Opera says it seeks to enrich lives through opera and expand its reach to diverse communities. South Florida PBS describes its work as entertaining, enlightening, and educating the South Florida community. Daniel’s Music Foundation says it provides an environment where people of all abilities can enjoy and learn music together.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $2,068,757. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $1,209,452, with a median grant of $4,880. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 16 grants totaling $1.8 million.
The largest reported grant was $1,209,452 to the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami for support of the arts. Other notable grants included $200,000 each to Baptist Health South Florida for cancer research and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for medical research; $100,000 each to Florida Grand Opera, United Way of Miami-Dade, and Greater Miami Jewish Federation; and $50,000 to South Florida PBS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurans Mendelson, Arlene Mendelson, Eric Mendelson, and Victor Menderlson as directors.
Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Arlene Mendelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Mendelson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Menderlson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laurans Mendelson (2020–2025) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2.1M across 32 grants.
What is Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $115,115, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Columbia University ($1,025,000), United Way of Miami Dade ($349,715) and Institute of Contempory Art ($128,921), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc?
Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc reported $182K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grant purposes include support of the arts, cancer and medical research, opera in Florida, social services, Israel, public television, Jewish studies and activities, and music awareness programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0716316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/laurans-a-and-arlene-h-mendelson-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_5d429e4208ef4771a3796216569ccb65
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