Mandare Foundation
Mandare Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $14K.
Mandare Foundation at a glance
In short: Mandare Foundation gave $41K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $41,146
- +174.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $20,573
- +860.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,573
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Mandare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($41K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mandare Foundation gives
- Giving grew 194% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $41K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | General Support | $24,976 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | General Support | $16,170 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $16,428 | $53,976 | $41,146 | 2 | $51,443 | $14,245 | $2,524 |
| 2022 | $17,369 | $22,382 | $23,053 | $15,000 | 7 | $22,457 | $22,088 | $2,565 |
| 2021 | $18,040 | $24,449 | $24,288 | $20,000 | 8 | $24,132 | $22,793 | $3,453 |
| 2020 | $17,879 | $6,203 | $14,347 | $14,000 | 6 | — | $6,203 | $3,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mandare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mandare Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Margaret L. Mathile
Director, Treasurer, Secretary, Director & Vice President
President, Secretary & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2021
President, Treasurer & Director → Director, Vice President, Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Mathile
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Timothy L. Mathile (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Mandare Foundation
How much does Mandare Foundation give each year?
Mandare Foundation gave $41K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 7 grants.
What is Mandare Foundation?
Mandare Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Mandare Foundation operate?
Mandare Foundation has awarded grants in California, Ohio.
How much is Mandare Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Mandare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mandare Foundation's EIN?
Mandare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3675450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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