The Joseph And Florence Mandel Family-
The Mandel Foundation (mandelfoundation.org), based at 1000 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH, is the parent philanthropic organization associated with gifts from the Joseph and Florence Mandel Family fund. The site describes the foundation’s mission, grant programs, lists grantees, and provides contact and team information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working in Jewish education, community services, cultural heritage, or health-related programs—particularly Cleveland/Ohio-based groups but including national Jewish organizations and other nonprofits with clearly defined project or capital needs.
Good Fit
- • Clear alignment with Jewish community, education, cultural, or health priorities
- • A defined project, capital campaign, or designated program request
- • Ability to provide IRS exemption documentation and current financials
- • Location in Ohio or a demonstrated regional/national role in Jewish community work
- • Request sizes ranging from small operating/support awards up to mid-six-figure project grants
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached organizations in 15 states, with major out-of-state recipients in New York and Florida, although just over half of dollars stayed in Ohio.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient set—106 distinct grantees across many sizes and purposes, with both many small awards (median $5,000) and several larger project or capital grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes published submission guidance, a named contact and mailing address with rolling requests, plus a substantial number of new recipients in the latest year (46) and prior year turnover as well.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
