What We Fund
The Mandel Foundation supports research and programs advancing leadership, humanities, Jewish life, and urban engagement to foster just and inclusive societies, mainly in the US and Israel.
Funder: Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation
Due Dates: Invitation only (no open deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; past grants range from small operational support to multimillion-dollar gifts.
Summary: Supports high-impact programs in leadership, nonprofit management, humanities, Jewish life, and urban engagement.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
Description
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation funds initiatives designed to foster just, inclusive, and democratic societies, with a focus on leadership development, management of nonprofits, humanities, Jewish life, and urban engagement. The Foundation’s grantmaking is rooted in the belief that exceptional leaders and powerful ideas are essential to societal improvement. Their strategic investments support high-impact programs and institutions, primarily in the United States and Israel, that align with the philanthropic priorities and values established by the Mandel brothers.
