Laurans a & Arlene H Mendelson Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMiami, Florida · EIN 65-0716316 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$25.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
56% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Support for college education | $1,025,000 |
| United Way of Miami Dade | Miami, FL | Support of social services | $349,715 |
| Institute of Contempory Art | Miami, FL | Support of the arts | $128,921 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Miami, FL | Support of israel | $110,000 |
| Baptist Health So Fla | Coral Gables, FL | Cancer research | $100,000 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | Support for jewish activities | $50,000 |
| South Florida Pbs | Miami, FL | Support for public television | $50,000 |
| Amer Committee for Weizmann Instit | New York, NY | Programs for medical research | $10,000 |
| Daniels Music Foundation | New York, NY | Music awareness programs | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | Miami, FL | Support of jewish activities | $7,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Washington, DC | For peace and harmony among religions | $150 |
| The Caring Place | Hollywood, FL | Helping the homeless | $150 |
| American Heart Association | Phoenix, AZ | Research for heart disease | $100 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | Hospital support for women | $100 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | Medical research | $100 |
| Susan G Komen | Washington, DC | Breast cancer support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,841,836 | 16 |
| 2024 | $2,068,757 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,005,710 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602539349100415
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0716316
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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