The Morton Mendes Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChagrin Falls, Ohio · EIN 46-1787457 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$500
Total assets$331K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,660.
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
72% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Horsemanship Center | Portland, ME | General operations | $3,500 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | Mount Airy, MD | General operation | $3,280 |
| Midcoast Humane | Brunswick, ME | General operations | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operations | $2,660 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $1,660 |
| Hola Ohio | Painesville, OH | General operations | $1,660 |
| Little Long Ears Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Darrowby Farm Sanctuary | Jefferson, ME | General operations | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General operations | $500 |
| The Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $500 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General operations | $500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstowin, MD | General operations | $500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General operations | $500 |
| Smile Train | Wahsington, DC | General operations | $250 |
| American Red Cross | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $250 |
| Project Hero | San Diego, CA | General operations | $50 |
| Project K-9 Dog Heroes | Frederick, MD | General operations | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,360 | 18 |
| 2024 | $21,870 | 17 |
| 2023 | $17,735 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632589349100533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1787457
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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