Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations, all of which were in New York.
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc gave $275K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,000
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,188
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $3,186,812
- +5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc
- 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: 468 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: (585) 544-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John Fisher University ($44K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 79 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in New York. Many of the listed recipients are in Rochester; one of the largest-grant recipients, the NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Benefit Fund, is listed in Albany.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% 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 $157K (2021) to $287K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher University Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $44,000 |
| Bishop Kearney High School Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Al Sigl Community of Agencies Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Camp Haccamo Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hillside Family of Agencies Inc Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sunset House Inc Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory Academy Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Benefit Fund Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Ambrose Academy Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,186,812 | $588,793 | $420,870 | $275,000 | 16 | $275,000 | $494,923 | $252,327 |
| 2024 | $3,018,945 | $224,653 | $342,147 | $205,000 | 16 | $205,000 | $137,506 | $236,829 |
| 2023 | $3,137,545 | $244,309 | $418,022 | $287,000 | 20 | $287,000 | $163,287 | $229,297 |
| 2022 | $3,312,588 | $409,057 | $370,515 | $250,955 | 16 | $250,955 | $226,153 | $252,604 |
| 2021 | $3,274,362 | $447,793 | $285,268 | $157,000 | 11 | — | $352,209 | $227,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $252K 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 grants include support for organizations whose own missions involve hospice care, education, health, youth services, and amateur sports. For example, Sunset House describes its mission as providing home-setting hospice care for terminally ill people. Nativity Preparatory Academy describes its mission as conducting a Catholic middle school for disadvantaged children in the Rochester area, and the Italian American Sport Council describes its mission as promoting amateur sports, with an emphasis on soccer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $275,000 through 16 grants. The grants ranged from $2,500 to $44,000, with a median of $12,500. Its largest listed grants included $44,000 to St John Fisher University, $35,000 to Bishop Kearney High School, and $30,000 to Al Sigl Community of Agencies; each was listed as unrestricted.
In 2024, the foundation gave $205,000 through 16 grants. Among the listed recipients that year were Sunset House ($25,000), Nativity Preparatory Academy ($10,000), and the Italian American Sport Council ($5,000). Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 16 grants totaling $275,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Mendick as executive vice president, A Michael Mendick as treasurer, and Diane Mendick and John J Mendick as assistant secretaries.
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Michael Mendick
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $13K (2025)
Diane Mendick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $13K (2025)
John J. Mendick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $13K (2025)
Peter Mendick
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $13K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Peter Mendick (Exec. VP). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc
How much does Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc give each year?
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc gave $275K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 16 grants.
What is Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $17,188, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc give grants?
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (14 grants).
Does Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St John Fisher University ($44,000), Bishop Kearney High School ($35,000) and Al Sigl Community of Agencies ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc?
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions involve hospice care, education, health, youth services, and amateur sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc?
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 Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc's EIN?
Theodore Cashmere Mendick Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1289406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Theodore Cashmere Mendick 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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