Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation
The Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1989. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and does not engage in direct charitable activities. Instead, it functions as a grantmaking foundation that supports other tax-exempt organizations through charitable contributions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$802K
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$218K
-25.6% YoY
Grant Count
45
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-22.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other organizations exempt from tax under IRC section 501(c)(3). The foundation does not conduct direct charitable programming.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker. In the most recent fiscal year (ending July 2025), the foundation made 36 grants totaling approximately $244,484 in charitable contributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. Grant recipients include institutions across multiple states, including Massachusetts, Tennessee, and national organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending July 2025:
- Total Revenue: $331,634
- Total Expenses: $225,882
- Net Income: $105,752
- Total Assets: $801,513
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources:
- Contributions Received: $197,930
- Interest Income: Minimal
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no outstanding liabilities and positive net income.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $801,513 | $769,996 | $616,623 |
| Revenue | $331,634 | $352,124 | $57,487 |
| Expenses | $225,882 | $299,867 | $191,533 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $220,982 | $295,901 | $183,259 |
| Net Investment Income | $130,287 | $49,719 | $54,040 |
| Distributable Amount | $75,266 | $72,447 | $66,381 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS G MENDELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ANDREA MENDELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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