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The Morton Mendes Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in WESTPORT IS, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Morton Mendes. It holds total assets of $258K. Annual income is reported at $19K. Total assets have decreased from $541K in 2013 to $258K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and Texas. According to available records, The Morton Mendes Charitable Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $77K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $16K and $43K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $43K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $7K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Maryland, Florida, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$128
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Morton Mendes Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MD, FL.
The Morton Mendes Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $77K across 63 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $7K.
The Morton Mendes Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Morton Mendes Charitable Foundation is headquartered in WESTPORT IS, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton R Mendes | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peggy Stern | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Mendes | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia M Mendes | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$258K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$258K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$77K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant HouseCHARITY | Topeka, KS | $500 | 2023 |
| Cloud FoundationCHARITY | Colorado Springs, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Natural Horsemanship CenterCHARITY | Portland, ME | $7K | 2023 |
| Little Long Ears Donkey RescueCHARITY | New Oxford, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse RescueCHARITY | Mount Airy, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of MaineCHARITY | Auburn, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenCHARITY | Tampa, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| AspcaCHARITY | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Project K-9 Dog HeroesCHARITY | Frederick, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Pine Tree SocietyCHARITY | Rome, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Defenders Of WildlifeCHARITY | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HorsesCHARITY | Alvin, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Second Chance For Blind DogsCHARITY | Sherman Oaks, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Lakota SchoolCHARITY | Liberty Twp, OH | $105 | 2023 |
| Lincoln County Historical AssnCHARITY | Wiscasset, ME | $100 | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundCHARITY | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Sierra ClubCHARITY | Oakland, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Meals On WheelsCHARITY | Arlington, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| National Police Support FundCHARITY | Alexandria, VA | N/A | 2023 |
| Westport Volunteer Fire DeptCHARITY | Westport, ME | N/A | 2023 |
| Boys TownCHARITY | Boys Town, NE | N/A | 2023 |
| Fundacion Hogar EsperanzaCHARITY | La Florida | $3K | 2022 |
| Corus World HealthCHARITY | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITY | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Green PeaceCHARITY | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Operation SmileCHARITY | Virginia Beach, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| Ever After Mustang RescueCHARITY | Biddeford, ME | $500 | 2022 |
| Seminole Fire Rescue DepartmentCHARITY | Seminole, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Westport Island Historical SocietyCHARITY | Wiscasset, ME | $100 | 2022 |