The Mandell Family Foundation Inc
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mandell Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,800
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,960
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $199,043
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 The Mandell Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($15K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
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 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mandell Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 227% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $58K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $7,000 |
| Water Buffalo Club Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Center New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $300 |
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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 | $199,043 | $4,578 | $27,502 | $24,800 | 5 | $24,800 | $1,876 | $10,905 |
| 2023 | $221,967 | $98,798 | $30,959 | $20,340 | 4 | $20,340 | $88,817 | $9,699 |
| 2022 | $154,128 | $48,992 | $62,727 | $58,090 | 4 | $58,090 | $44,355 | $14,292 |
| 2021 | $167,863 | $38,893 | $33,373 | $23,750 | 5 | — | $29,270 | $14,848 |
| 2020 | $175,489 | $8,865 | $32,301 | $28,590 | 5 | — | $5,786 | $12,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mandell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc is led by James Mandell, Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Mandell
Director
Director & Assistant Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margery Mandell Sugarman (2020–2023) — Director & President
- Former: Richard Mandell (2020–2023) — Director & Treasureer
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 The Mandell Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Mandell Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is The Mandell Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,960, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mandell Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Mandell Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mandell Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mandell Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($15,000), Riverside Park Conservancy ($7,000) and Water Buffalo Club ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mandell Family Foundation Inc?
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc reported $199K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mandell Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mandell Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0937789. 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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