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The Thomas & Lisa Mandel Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing funds exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation granted a total of $1.3 million to 26 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH COMMUNITY BOARD OF AKRON
Akron, OH
$939.5K
22%

JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
$550K
13%
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, OH
$475K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH COMMUNITY BOARD OF AKRON, JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND, and CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THOMAS & LISA MANDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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