Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable is a private foundation based in Roseland, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports $45,000 in grants to 15 charitable organizations.
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable at a glance
In short: Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable gave $45K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +60.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +60.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $39,894
- +143.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (92% 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 Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Becker Farm Rd 105, Roseland, NJ 07068
Phone: (973) 736-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges ($8K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 8% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $28K (2023) to $59K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Livingston, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $7,500 |
| Lifetown Livingston, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $7,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund Newark, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $6,500 |
| Jewish Services for the Developmentally Disabled Livingston, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Charitable Donation - Cash | $3,500 |
| North Jersey Children's Charitable Trust Newark, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $3,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey - Newark Newark, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $2,500 |
| Employment Horizons Cedar Knolls, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $2,500 |
| The Valerie Fund Summit, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $1,500 |
| Livingston Philanthropies Livingston, NJ | Charitable Donation - Cash | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,894 | $68,520 | $45,000 | $45,000 | 15 | $45,000 | $910 |
| 2023 | $16,374 | $31,838 | $28,000 | $28,000 | 15 | $28,000 | $993 |
| 2022 | $12,536 | $59,217 | $48,822 | $48,640 | 15 | $48,640 | $955 |
| 2021 | $2,141 | $47,400 | $58,945 | $58,900 | 18 | $58,900 | $683 |
| 2020 | $13,686 | $50,560 | $44,624 | $44,594 | 15 | — | $666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable reported a distributable amount of $910 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 include support for organizations whose stated missions include helping people with barriers to employment, supporting healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders, improving access to healthcare, and helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness attain housing stability. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $45,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median of $2,500. Its largest listed grants were $7,500 to The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, $7,000 to Lifetown, $6,500 to Fresh Air Fund, and $5,000 to Jewish Services for the Developmentally Disabled. Other listed recipients included Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($3,500), North Jersey Children’s Charitable Trust ($3,000), Covenant House New Jersey – Newark ($2,500), and Employment Horizons ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barry R Mandelbaum, William S Barrett, and Lauren L Lynch as trustees, and Cheryl H Burstein as chief operating officer.
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry R. Mandelbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren L. Lynch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William S. Barrett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl H. Burstein
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
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 Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable
How much does Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable give each year?
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable gave $45K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 15 grants.
What is Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable's typical grant size?
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,000, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable that year got $3K on average.
Where does Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable give grants?
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable gives mostly in New Jersey: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Livingston, NJ (5 grants), Newark, NJ (4 grants) and Cedar Knolls, NJ (2 grants).
Does Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation - Cash" (15 grants).
Who are Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable's largest grantees?
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges ($7,500), Lifetown ($7,000) and Fresh Air Fund ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable?
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $910 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable's EIN?
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3068172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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