The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, conservation, children’s services, reproductive health, and animal welfare, as reflected by the recipients’ names and grant descriptions.
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc gave $56K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,500
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,625
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,127,024
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Garden Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (917) 592-1154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Health Foundation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (63%), Massachusetts (14%), Washington, DC (9%), Ohio (9%), and Connecticut (5%). The itemized grants also include a $500 grant to Best Friends Animal Society in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Health Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Girls Inc of New York City New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Moms First Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Charitable | $2,500 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,127,024 | $109,350 | $58,486 | $55,500 | 12 | $55,500 | $59,350 | $53,736 |
| 2024 | $1,088,665 | $98,600 | $54,966 | $52,500 | 8 | $52,500 | $48,600 | $51,866 |
| 2023 | $1,045,023 | $62,281 | $26,875 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | $12,281 | $50,117 |
| 2022 | $997,121 | $50,010 | $50,580 | $48,500 | 4 | $48,500 | $10 | $50,230 |
| 2021 | $997,691 | $100,001 | $52,310 | $50,300 | 7 | — | $1 | $49,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — 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. In 2025, it supported organizations including the World Health Foundation, which describes its mission as “supporting health initiatives worldwide.” The grants listed in the 2025 filing had the purpose “CHARITABLE.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $55,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $12,500 to the World Health Foundation; $7,500 each to Doctors Without Borders and Partners in Health; and $5,000 each to Girls Inc of New York City, the National Parks Conservation Association, Planned Parenthood, and Moms First.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leslie R Henshaw as President, Fernando Rene Mendez as Treasurer, Haley Laine Mendez as Secretary, and Keegan Leigh Mendez as Vice President.
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc is led by Leslie R. Henshaw, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie R. Henshaw
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Rene Mendez
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haley Laine Mendez
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keegan Leigh Mendez
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc gave $56K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 8 grants.
What is The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,625, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include World Health Foundation ($12,500), Doctors Without Borders ($7,500) and Partners in Health ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc?
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. In 2025, it supported organizations including the World Health Foundation, which describes its mission as “supporting health initiatives worldwide.” The grants listed in the 2025 filing had the purpose “CHARITABLE.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing 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 The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3658748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The Commonwealth Fund
New York, NY
The Commonwealth Fund supports health care research, policy, and projects that improve access, care quality, affordability, and equity, primarily through grants to health care-focused organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $75 to $2.35 million, with a median of $15,000; it funds work in the United States and supports international learning and exchange. It accepts letters of inquiry through its online portal on a rolling basis and responds to unsolicited proposals, generally from tax-exempt charities.
Assets
$922.7M
Grants
534
Total Given
$31.3M
Brownstone Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Brownstone Family Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including libraries, child care, family services, education, community programs, public safety, and the arts, primarily in New York and Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $153,670, with a median grant of $3,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$9.8M
Grants
85
Total Given
$773K
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation
Burbank, CA
The foundation funds social justice and community-led work, especially criminal justice reform, affordable housing preservation, environmental justice, and civic empowerment, using a place-based approach. In 2024, grants ranged from $275 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000; most grant dollars went to California, with additional funding in New York, Louisiana, Washington, DC, and North Carolina. It makes grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$151.4M
Grants
164
Total Given
$4.9M
Ruth a Carver Foundation
Aspen, CO
The Ruth A. Carver Foundation supports organizations in areas including education, environmental work, religion, and social welfare, with most of its giving going to Colorado. In 2024, it made 37 grants totaling $320,185; grants ranged from $100 to $86,000, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$4.7M
Grants
37
Total Given
$320K
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-henshawmendez-family-foundation-inc-morg_574a119cf80f438ba0f51d27839925b8
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_843658748_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-henshawmendez-family-foundation-inc-morg_574a119cf80f438ba0f51d27839925b8},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-10. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Henshawmendez Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?