Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need

Private foundation · Grantmaker Delray Beach, FL EIN: 47-5003056

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Delray Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $935K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $22K.

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need at a glance

In short: Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need gave $26K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$25,950
-55.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
7
+16.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$3,707
-62.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$934,612
-0.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (88% 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 Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Tri-County Animal Rescue: $13KTri-County Animal Rescue$13KMetzer Animal: $5KMetzer Animal$5KClintmoore Animal Rescue Inc: $3KClintmoore Animal Rescue Inc$3KLake Chatuge Animal Hospital: $3KLake Chatuge Animal Hospital$3KBlessed Paws Animal Rescue: $2KBlessed Paws Animal Rescue$2KPalm Beach Island Cats: $1KPalm Beach Island Cats$1KAnimal Rescue FS: $500Animal Rescue FS$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Tri-County Animal Rescue ($13K). Together the top 7 received $26K.

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

28<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

Boca RatonPalm BeachBlairsvilleMarbleOcean RidgeYoung HarrisClearwaterHiawasseeLake WorthNorfolkPhiladelphiaPlantationWest Palm Beach

How Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 104% of 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K6 grants2021 9 grants2022 6 grants2023 7 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $63K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $26K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tri-County Animal Rescue Boca Raton, FLAnimal Support$12,950
Metzer Animal Clearwater, FLAnimal General Support$5,000
Clintmoore Animal Rescue Inc Boca Raton, FLAnimals General Support$2,500
Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital Young Harris, GAAnimals General Support$2,500
Blessed Paws Animal Rescue Lake Worth, FLAnimals General Support$1,500
Palm Beach Island Cats Palm Beach, FLAnimals General Support$1,000
Animal Rescue FS Hiawassee, GAAnimals General Support$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$934,612$27,958$34,598$25,9507$27,750$21,710$26,773
2023$941,987$48,527$67,622$58,8506$61,350$50,004$24,651
2022$862,606$-109,903$75,246$63,1009$63,100——
2021$1,085,973$1,004,755$39,225$29,0256$29,025$18,681$53,460

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need is led by Robert Saraga, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Robert Saraga

    President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Hilary Rose

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Miriam Mandell

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need

How much does Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need give each year?

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need gave $26K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 6 grants.

What is Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need's typical grant size?

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,707, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need give grants?

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need gives mostly in Florida: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).

Does Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need give general operating support?

Yes: 86% of Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need's largest grantees?

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need's largest 2024 grantees include Tri-County Animal Rescue ($12,950), Metzer Animal ($5,000) and Clintmoore Animal Rescue Inc ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need?

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need reported $935K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need?

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Delray Beach, FL. It holds $935K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need's EIN?

Ronald Burton Mandell Animals in Need's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5003056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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