The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it gave $52,080 in grants to 12 charitable organizations.
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann at a glance
In short: The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann gave $52K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,080
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,340
- -46.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,525
- Total assets
- $749,662
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (54% 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 Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9775 Oak Pass Rd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 278-6987
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends Hebrew University ($18K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 44% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 105% of 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 $41K (2023) to $59K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends Hebrew University New York, NY | General | $17,965 |
| Treepeople Beverly Hills, CA | General | $12,500 |
| UCLA Hillel Los Angeles, CA | General | $7,000 |
| Berkeley Law Foundation Berkeley, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Afins New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Petersen Auto Museum Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,800 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,250 |
| Be the Match Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Claw Studio City, CA | General | $262 |
| Skirball Museum Los Angeles, CA | General | $165 |
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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 | $749,662 | $55,261 | $67,715 | $52,080 | 12 | $52,080 | $7,863 | — |
| 2023 | $762,116 | $46,202 | $52,349 | $40,645 | 5 | $40,645 | $9,005 | — |
| 2022 | $768,263 | $83,573 | $75,363 | $59,200 | 9 | $59,200 | $2,636 | — |
| 2021 | $760,053 | $8,783 | $70,167 | $58,687 | 26 | $58,687 | $8,793 | $56,112 |
| 2020 | $821,437 | $-20,665 | $52,296 | $41,297 | 15 | — | $9,974 | $48,906 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including cultural, educational, environmental, and health-related organizations. TreePeople describes its mission as uniting trees, people, and nature-based solutions to grow climate-resilient and water-secure communities. Concern Foundation describes its mission as distributing research grants worldwide to fund cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $52,080. Grant amounts ranged from $57 to $17,965, with a median grant of $1,525. Its largest grants included $17,965 to American Friends Hebrew University, $12,500 to TreePeople, $7,000 to UCLA Hillel, and $5,000 each to Berkeley Law Foundation and AFINS. All listed grant purposes were “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Mann, Mindy Rothstein, and Merrisa Mann as directors.
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mindy Rothstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Mann
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Merrisa Mann
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Merissa Mann (2020–2021) — Director
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 Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann
How much does The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann give each year?
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann gave $52K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 5 grants.
What is The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann's typical grant size?
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann's median grant in 2024 was $1,525, and its average grant was $4,340, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann give grants?
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann's largest grantees?
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends Hebrew University ($17,965), Treepeople ($12,500) and UCLA Hillel ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann?
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann reported $750K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $55K.
What does The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including cultural, educational, environmental, and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann's EIN?
The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3012264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Robert Mindy and Merissa Mann 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
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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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