Thomas G & Andrea Mendell Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3437893 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$218K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Charitable contribution | $30,531 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Charitable contribution | $24,867 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | Charitable contribution | $19,747 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $15,265 |
| Mentor National Mentoring Partnership Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $14,893 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $8,500 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Common Ground Center | Staksboro, VT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| George School | Newtown, PA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| School of American Ballet | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Osborne Association | Bronx, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Rock School for Dance Education | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| A Better Balance | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Colgate University | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation | Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Helen Keller International | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Jewish Senior Service | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| St Bernard's School | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Chapin School | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Institute for the Study & War | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| New York Common Pantry | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Student Advocacy | Elmsford, NY | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Doe Fund | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Waterside School | Stamford, CT | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| American Red Cross | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Gallop NYC | Flushing, NY | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| New Eyes for the Needy | Short Hills, NJ | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Operation Smile | Viriginia Beach, VA | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| The Salvation Army | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,153 | 45 |
| 2023 | $293,401 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513309349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3437893
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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