Mandarich Family Foundation
The Mandarich Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in health care and research, education, social justice, and community programs.
Mandarich Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mandarich Family Foundation gave $520K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Colorado. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $520,425
- +57.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,043
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $60,190,460
- +408.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (76% 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 Mandarich Family 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: 5353 W Dartmouth Avenue 306, Denver, CO 80227
Phone: (303) 804-7722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mandarich Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Jewish Health ($241K). Together the top 10 received $520K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 34 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 17% to California, 5% to Texas, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mandarich Family Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 220% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 25% 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 (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 $163K (2021) to $520K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | To support national jewish hosiptal which provides the best integrated and innovative care for patients and their families; by understanding and finding cures for the diseases that the hospital researches, and by educating and training the next generation of health care professions to be leaders in medicine and science. | $240,500 |
| Lion Global Foundation Denver, CO | To foster cross-cultural understanding, combating racism and promoting social justice through educational programming, events and exhibits that connect universal jewish values to the larger world. | $99,925 |
| Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem Los Angeles, CA | To transform history into action with immersive exhibits, values-based education and dialogue to equip individuals to confront antisemitism, challenge prejudice and engage in the ongoing work of social justice. | $64,000 |
| The Winning Team Foundation Inc Grand Prairie, TX | To improve lives through entrepreneurship, business development, capacity building, community revitalization, and build strategic alliances between businesses and communities. | $25,000 |
| University of Denver Sturm Center Clinic Fund Denver, CO | To provide services for adult and child/adolescent psychotherapy, animal cruety and animal abuse evaluations, case management and assessment of forensic and at-risk individuals | $25,000 |
| Whittier College Whittier, CA | To foster in students an appreciation for the complexities of the modern world and workplace, recognize the importance of social responsibility and prepares students from diverse backgrounds to excel in a complex global society. | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Denver, CO | To provide support for all those affected by alzheimer's and other dementias; to support global research driving risk reduction and early detection of alzheimers. | $20,000 |
| Cancer League of Colorado Englewood, CO | To support seed research and funds to investigator-initiated clinical trials and service grants to organizations in Colorado that support cancer patients and their families. | $10,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America's Berman-Topper Research New York, NY | To provide support to improve the lives of those affected by huntington's disease through the organizations' community services and education to advocacy and research. | $10,000 |
| Bleed Green Lancaster 17 Foundation Rangely, CO | To support rangely high school's football program with funds for equipment, uniforms, and travel funds for players and coaches. | $1,000 |
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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 | $60,190,460 | $49,181,912 | $863,223 | $520,425 | 10 | $520,425 | $48,425,572 | $2,087,388 |
| 2023 | $11,845,707 | $1,650,081 | $685,903 | $330,000 | 6 | $330,000 | $294,177 | $497,379 |
| 2022 | $10,881,529 | $1,518,053 | $525,663 | $342,500 | 9 | $342,500 | $411,014 | $427,532 |
| 2021 | $9,889,139 | $5,255,231 | $178,065 | $162,500 | 5 | $162,500 | $286,533 | $247,023 |
| 2020 | $4,811,973 | $2,059,804 | $208,310 | $204,840 | 4 | — | $1,114,469 | $190,536 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mandarich Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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 included support for health care and medical research, education and cultural programming, social justice, community development, and a high school football program.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of work supported. National Jewish Health describes its mission as providing integrated care, researching and finding cures for diseases, and educating and training health care professionals. The Cancer League of Colorado describes its mission as raising money for research and patient care to find a cure for, or means to control, cancer. The Lion Global Foundation states that Mizel Institute’s mission is to develop a more educated, conscientious, and empowered community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $520,425. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $240,500, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest grants were $240,500 to National Jewish Health and $99,925 to Lion Global Foundation. Other grants included $64,000 to Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, $25,000 each to The Winning Team Foundation, the University of Denver Sturm Center Clinic Fund, and Whittier College, and $20,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David D Mandarich as president and director; Bonnie Scherr Mandarich as vice-president and director; and Michael D Mandarich as vice-president and director.
Mandarich Family Foundation is led by David D. Mandarich, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David D. Mandarich
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Scherr Mandarich
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Mandarich
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher D. Mandarich (2020–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
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 Mandarich Family Foundation
How much does Mandarich Family Foundation give each year?
Mandarich Family Foundation gave $520K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $330K across 6 grants.
What is Mandarich Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mandarich Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $52,043, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mandarich Family Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does Mandarich Family Foundation give grants?
Mandarich Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does Mandarich Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Mandarich Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mandarich Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mandarich Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Jewish Health ($240,500), Lion Global Foundation ($99,925) and Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem ($64,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mandarich Family Foundation?
Mandarich Family Foundation reported $60.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $520K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 Mandarich Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care and medical research, education and cultural programming, social justice, community development, and a high school football program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mandarich Family 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 Mandarich Family Foundation's EIN?
Mandarich Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4325245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mandarich Family 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.
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