Thomas & Lisa Mandel Family Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 85-1007446 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,387 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAVONDA NAPKA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 LAKESIDE AVE E, CLEVELAND OH 44114 |
| Phone | 2168756500 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM IS USED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD ACCOMPANY ANY REQUEST: 1) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND JUSTIFICATION FOR GRANT. 2) AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED AND TERM OR GRANT. 3) PERTINENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION. 4) IRS EXEMPTION STATUS INCLUDING COPY OF EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
12% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Board of Akron | Akron, OH | Project support | $408,000 |
| United Way of Summit & Medina Mandel Community Cen | Akron, OH | Project Support | $200,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | General support | $175,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers Association | New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Temple Israel | Akron, OH | Project Support | $75,100 |
| Stewart's Caring Place | Copley, OH | Project support | $62,500 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Project support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Project Support | $50,000 |
| Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation | Akron, OH | Project Support | $45,000 |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Peninsula, OH | Project Support | $30,000 |
| Akron Community Foundation | Akron, OH | Project Support | $25,000 |
| Summit Artspace | Akron, OH | Project Support | $25,000 |
| University Circle Incorporated | Cleveland, OH | Project Support | $15,000 |
| Victim Assistance Program | Akron, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Witan | Akron, OH | Project Support | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Akron Inc | Akron, OH | Project support | $5,000 |
| Leadership Akron | Akron, OH | Project Support | $5,000 |
| Open Tone Music | Akron, OH | Project Support | $5,000 |
| Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | Project Support | $2,387 |
| Lakeside Partners I | Cleveland, OH | General | $195 |
| Foundation Investments of Ohio | Cleveland, OH | General | $119 |
| Fio Pe LLC | Cleveland, OH | General | $61 |
| Chester Capital | Cleveland, OH | General | $40 |
| Simon Charitable Private | Cleveland, OH | General support | $28 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Summit & Medina | Akron, OH | Project Support | $600,000 |
| Jewish Community Board of Akron | Akron, OH | Project support | $175,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Project Support | $100,000 |
| Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation | Akron, OH | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,298,430 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,837,959 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1007446
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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