The Rafael and Sharyl Mendez Family Foundation
Historical FunderRedondo Beach, California · EIN 26-1532246 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $74,400 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RAFAEL S MENDEZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 CALLE DE ARAGON, REDONDO BEACH CA 90277 |
| Phone | 3104409516 |
| raf_men@msn.com | |
| Form and materials | ALL REQUIRED FORMS REQUIRED BY FOUNDATION BYLAWS |
| Deadlines | 12-31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center F | Los Angeles, CA | Research and medical care of children | $250,000 |
| Mendez National Institute of Transp | Burbank, CA | Medical research and education | $150,000 |
| The Aopa Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | Aviation safety | $75,000 |
| Westwood Ward Church of Jesse Chris | Westwood, CA | Support of the church | $74,400 |
| Kipp Socal Public Schools | Los Angeles, CA | Support of education for the underserved students of los angeles | $35,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($205,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $789,400 | 7 |
| 2023 | $709,585 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511539349101056
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1532246
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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