Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $19,126 to organizations in multiple states.
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc gave $19K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Mississippi. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,126
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,125
- -61.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,181,865
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (16% 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 Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Julie Marshall
Mailing address: 4821 Rangewood Drive, Flower Mound, TX 75028
Phone: (972) 304-8005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Living Water for the World ($2K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 121 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest state shares were Mississippi (16%), Texas (14%), New York (14%), Louisiana (13%), and Tennessee (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 30% 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 $19K (2024) to $145K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Water for the World Spring Hill, TN | General | $2,426 |
| Sanctuary Arts School Shreveport, LA | General | $2,000 |
| Good Sports Braintree, MA | General | $1,500 |
| Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | General | $1,500 |
| Women's Reproductive Rights Project New York, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Scottish Rite for Children Dallas, TX | General | $1,250 |
| Haiti Education Fund Inc El Dorado, AR | General | $1,200 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | General | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Stewpot Jackson, MS | General | $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 | $1,181,865 | $65,489 | $29,114 | $19,126 | 17 | $19,126 | $28,414 | $64,592 |
| 2023 | $1,145,490 | $108,625 | $43,103 | $37,559 | 13 | $37,851 | $69,232 | $58,896 |
| 2022 | $1,079,968 | $125,847 | $157,370 | $144,547 | 41 | $151,209 | $31,318 | $60,211 |
| 2021 | $1,111,491 | $137,169 | $102,348 | $94,770 | 21 | $96,728 | $45,852 | $64,379 |
| 2020 | $1,076,670 | $74,147 | $99,197 | $89,421 | 29 | — | $31,144 | $56,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 grantees include organizations working in arts education, youth sports, humanitarian response, food access, animal shelter and medical care, and farmer livelihoods. For example, Sanctuary Arts School describes its mission as bringing glass arts into the community and offering arts projects and classes for older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, children, and economically challenged families. Good Sports describes its work as providing sports equipment, footwear, and apparel to community organizations serving children in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $19,126. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,426, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $2,426 to Living Water for the World; $2,000 to Sanctuary Arts School; $1,500 each to Good Sports, Make-A-Wish, and Women’s Reproductive Rights Project; and $1,250 to Scottish Rite for Children. Other recipients included Haiti Education Fund ($1,200), Central Texas Food Bank ($1,000), International Rescue Committee ($1,000), Stewpot ($1,000), Tupelo Lee Humane Society ($1,000), and Growing Up Knowing ($1,000).
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests and requires a written application. It must include the requesting organization’s name, amount requested, purpose and detailed explanation of how the funds will be spent, a copy of the recipient organization’s Section 501(c)(3) determination letter, and confirmation that the recipient will report in writing after spending the grant. The filing lists no restrictions on awards. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William S. Mendenhall as president; Julie M. Marshall as vice president and treasurer; and Joseph E. Marshall as secretary and director. It also lists Jean S. Mendenhall, Shannon Mendenhall, Teresa Mendenhall, Ann S. Mendenhall, and Kelly Shannon Marshall as directors. Joseph Hutton Marshall and Margaret Elizabeth Pilkenton are listed for grants.
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc is led by William S. Mendenhall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William S. Mendenhall
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann S. Mendenhall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean S. Mendenhall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Hutton Marshall
Secretary, Director & Grants
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Shannon Marshall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Mendenhall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Teresa Mendenhall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John B. Marshall
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kelly Kauffman
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mike Iacobucci
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julie M. Marshall
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Elizabeth Pilkenton
Grants
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Elizabeth Mendenhall (2020–2021) — Grants
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 Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc gave $19K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 13 grants.
What is Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,125, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc's top state is Mississippi, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (14%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Jackson, MS (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Living Water for the World ($2,426), Sanctuary Arts School ($2,000) and Good Sports ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc?
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (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 Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in arts education, youth sports, humanitarian response, food access, animal shelter and medical care, and farmer livelihoods. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc?
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1498926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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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