THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-4191712
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Mardell Family Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $6.2K across 14 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$225K
50%

Jewish Family Service of the Desert
Palm Springs, CA
$10.2K
2%
DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PALM DESERT, CA
$500
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$128
Median 2nd year grant
$143
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6,230. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, Jewish Family Service of the Desert, and DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE MARDELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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