Mendelson Foundation
Mendelson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $460K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $13K.
Mendelson Foundation at a glance
In short: Mendelson Foundation gave $11K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,525
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,754
- -88.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $459,941
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mendelson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leo Baeck Temple ($5K). Together the top 6 received $11K.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mendelson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $30K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Baeck Temple Los Angeles, CA | education | $5,000 |
| Curtis School Los Angeles, CA | education | $1,525 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Oceanside, CA | education | $1,000 |
| Cantor Sara Hass Co Leo Beck Temple Los Angeles, CA | education | $1,000 |
| Culver City Soccer Program Culver City, CA | education | $1,000 |
| Song for Charlie Pasadena, CA | education | $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 | $459,941 | $14,163 | $12,005 | $10,525 | 6 | $10,525 | $12,683 | — |
| 2023 | $461,265 | $14,213 | $17,095 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $446,350 | $11,923 | $25,740 | $24,515 | 5 | $24,515 | — | — |
| 2021 | $494,467 | $10,014 | $20,951 | $19,751 | 5 | $19,751 | — | $24,515 |
| 2020 | $501,086 | $14,062 | $31,042 | $29,832 | 6 | — | — | $24,751 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mendelson Foundation is led by Ann Myer, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Myer
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg L. Myer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy L. Myer
Secretary
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 Mendelson Foundation
How much does Mendelson Foundation give each year?
Mendelson Foundation gave $11K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is Mendelson Foundation's typical grant size?
Mendelson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,754, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mendelson Foundation give grants?
Mendelson Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Mendelson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Mendelson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Mendelson Foundation's largest grantees?
Mendelson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Leo Baeck Temple ($5,000), Curtis School ($1,525) and Canine Companions for Independence ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mendelson Foundation?
Mendelson Foundation reported $460K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What is Mendelson Foundation's EIN?
Mendelson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4664479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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