Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 46-1593016 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$175K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fancomi Anemia Research Fund | Eugene, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Georgia Southern University Foundation Inc | Statesboro, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Inc | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harvest Lec Benefiting American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| Caring Children's Charities | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Manatee Community Foundation Inc | Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| School District of Manatee County | Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Face Autism Inc | Ellenton, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family and Child Service | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loveland Center | Venice, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ringling College of Art & Design | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Usf Foundation | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Van Wezel Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Art With a Heart in Healthcare Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth Sholom | Melbourne, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Venice High School Foundation Inc | Venice, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Sarasota & Manatee Counties | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gilmer Community Food Pantry | Ellijay, GA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Council of North Central Florida | Gainesville, FL | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| The Rotary Club of Sarasota Southside Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Srq Vets Inc | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lifeline Productions Inc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ministerio Internacional Casa de Refugio Inc | Pembroke Pines, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pines of Sarasota Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Rising Incorporated | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The State College of Florida Foundation Inc | Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted | $650 |
| Jewish War Veterans of the United States | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Reserve Officers Association of the United States | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Sarasota-Bradenton Kappa Alpha Psi | Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Amvets | Washington, PA | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Erlanger, KY | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,950 | 39 |
| 2023 | $146,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $144,750 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349102575
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1593016
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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