The Joseph and Mollie Mendes
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes is a private foundation based in Beachwood, Ohio. In 2025, it reported making 12 charitable grants totaling $8,258 to organizations in Ohio and other states.
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes at a glance
In short: The Joseph and Mollie Mendes gave $8K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $688.167), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,258
- +117.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $688
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $420,706
- +21.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% 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 Joseph and Mollie Mendes
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Hampshire Court, Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 508-4295
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph and Mollie Mendes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congretation Mishkan ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went primarily to organizations in Ohio: 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in that state. The remaining reported shares were Georgia, 12%; and Michigan, Massachusetts, and New York, 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Joseph and Mollie Mendes open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) 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 $493; repeat grants $828. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 43% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $124K (2019). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congretation Mishkan Beachwood, OH | Charity | $2,215 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Charity | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Beachwood, OH | Charity | $1,500 |
| City Mission Cleveland, OH | Charity | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Lake Erie Ink Cleveland Heights, OH | Charity | $100 |
| Reaching Heights Cleveland Heights, OH | Charity | $100 |
| Blue Water Ospice Home Marysville, MI | Charity | $100 |
| Red Oak Camp Willoughby, OH | Charity | $93 |
| Hospice of the Fisher Home Amherst, MA | Charity | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420,706 | $88,225 | $14,216 | $8,258 | 12 | $8,258 | $82,714 | $19,241 |
| 2024 | $346,742 | $37,254 | $8,920 | $3,800 | 7 | $3,800 | $32,134 | $18,298 |
| 2023 | $318,354 | $-16,530 | $14,571 | $9,890 | 15 | $9,890 | — | $16,239 |
| 2022 | $349,632 | $-30,413 | $25,978 | $21,471 | 12 | $21,471 | $3,276 | $16,821 |
| 2021 | $406,094 | $25,419 | $26,374 | $24,808 | 13 | $24,808 | $25,968 | $19,646 |
| 2020 | $415,464 | $27,440 | $19,339 | $17,511 | 14 | — | $25,612 | $17,334 |
| 2019 | $412,389 | $62,774 | $126,045 | $124,428 | 20 | — | $61,157 | $10,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph and Mollie Mendes reported a distributable amount of $19K 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. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work spans food assistance, community services, housing, youth writing, outdoor programs, and animal welfare. For example, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger, while Habitat for Humanity – North Central Georgia describes its work as building homes with selected low-income families.
Lake Erie Ink describes itself as a writing space for youth that provides creative expression. Red Oak Camp says it develops campers’ inner strengths through outdoor exploration and adventure, and the Ross County Humane Society says it runs an animal shelter offering services including pet adoption and veterinary care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $8,258. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,215, with a median of $100. Larger grants included $2,215 to Congretation Mishkan, $2,000 to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, $1,500 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and $1,000 each to City Mission and Habitat for Humanity.
Other reported grants included $100 each to Lake Erie Ink and Reaching Heights, $93 to Red Oak Camp, and $50 each to Blue Water Ospice Home, Hospice of the Fisher Home, Orphans Home for Girls, and Ross County Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara Mendes was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes is led by Barbara Mendes, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Mendes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold B. Mendes (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Joseph and Mollie Mendes
How much does The Joseph and Mollie Mendes give each year?
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes gave $8K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 7 grants.
What is The Joseph and Mollie Mendes's typical grant size?
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $688, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joseph and Mollie Mendes that year got $493 on average.
Where does The Joseph and Mollie Mendes give grants?
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beachwood, OH (2 grants), Cleveland, OH (2 grants) and Cleveland Heights, OH (2 grants).
Does The Joseph and Mollie Mendes give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Joseph and Mollie Mendes's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (12 grants).
Who are The Joseph and Mollie Mendes's largest grantees?
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes's largest 2025 grantees include Congretation Mishkan ($2,215), Greater Cleveland Food Bank ($2,000) and Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph and Mollie Mendes?
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes reported $421K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 The Joseph and Mollie Mendes fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work spans food assistance, community services, housing, youth writing, outdoor programs, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph and Mollie Mendes?
The foundation 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 Joseph and Mollie Mendes's EIN?
The Joseph and Mollie Mendes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1622034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Joseph and Mollie Mendes 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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