The Mindel Foundation
The Mindel Foundation is a private foundation based in Flushing, New York. In 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $316,825 to charitable organizations, including synagogues, schools, and other organizations.
The Mindel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mindel Foundation gave $317K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $316,825
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,186
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,650
- Total assets
- $83,186
- -65.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (13 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 The Mindel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 111-26 Corona Avenue, Flushing, NY 11368
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mindel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hamptons Synagogue ($100K). Together the top 10 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 162 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to recipients in New Jersey, and 11% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mindel Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 26 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $181K (2022) to $317K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $317K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamptons Synagogue Westhampton Beach, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mesivta Ateres Yaakov Lawrence, NY | Charitable | $41,480 |
| Manhattan High School New York, NY | Charitable | $35,900 |
| Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe Kew Gardens, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kahal Chasidim of Surfside Inc Surfside, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Engelwood Shteibel Inc Englewood, NJ | Charitable | $23,500 |
| Oneg Shabbos and Yom Tov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $17,200 |
| Young Israel of Bal Harbour Surfside, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $9,000 |
| East Hill Synagogue Englewood, NJ | Charitable | $6,300 |
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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 | $83,186 | $159,649 | $317,109 | $316,825 | 26 | $316,825 | $6,483 | $7,980 |
| 2023 | $240,646 | $436,277 | $286,748 | $286,240 | 21 | $286,240 | $18,650 | $4,495 |
| 2022 | $91,117 | $145,428 | $181,197 | $180,760 | 19 | $180,810 | $40,139 | $3,773 |
| 2021 | $126,886 | $229,913 | $262,657 | $262,621 | 43 | $262,621 | $17,201 | $4,716 |
| 2020 | $159,629 | $146,697 | $265,443 | $265,009 | 53 | — | $1,232 | $11,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mindel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and educational organizations. For example, YAD CHAYA INC, which received $2,800, describes its mission as supporting religious communities and providing assistance to qualifying organizations and needy individuals with food, clothing, shelter, and psychological support. PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC, which received $2,500, describes work to relieve need and support hospitals, clinics, and educational and religious institutions in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $316,825. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $100,000, with a median of $2,650. Its largest reported grants included $100,000 to Hamptons Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York; $41,480 to Mesivta Ateres Yaakov in Lawrence, New York; $35,900 to Manhattan High School in New York, New York; $25,000 each to Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe in Kew Gardens, New York, and Kahal Chasidim of Surfside Inc in Surfside, Florida; and $23,500 to Engelwood Shteibel Inc in Englewood, New Jersey. Each was listed with the purpose “CHARITABLE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Morris Tuchman, Nelson Tuchman, and Mitchell Adler as trustees.
The Mindel Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mitchell Adler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morris Tuchman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nelson Tuchman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Mindel Foundation
How much does The Mindel Foundation give each year?
The Mindel Foundation gave $317K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $286K across 21 grants.
What is The Mindel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mindel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,650, and its average grant was $12,186, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mindel Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Mindel Foundation give grants?
The Mindel Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Lakewood, NJ (3 grants) and Lawrence, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mindel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Mindel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Who are The Mindel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mindel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hamptons Synagogue ($100,000), Mesivta Ateres Yaakov ($41,480) and Manhattan High School ($35,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mindel Foundation?
The Mindel Foundation reported $83K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $317K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mindel Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mindel Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mindel Foundation's EIN?
The Mindel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6462625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mindel Foundation 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The Mindel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mindel-foundation-morg_3de05962341e41cdbe4d76b6a43e6869
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