The Morton Mendes Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1787457
Foundation Overview
Based in Westport Island, ME, The Morton Mendes Charitable has awarded 204 grants totaling $231,584 to organizations in Maryland, Florida and 14 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $12 to $11,500, with a median award of $652.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
18 of 40 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in Maine and funding distributed across 18 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Maine, funding concentrates in Auburn (16%), Wiscasset (14%), Portland (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 37% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Morton Mendes Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $1,140 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of Maine | $1,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Natural Horsemanship Center | $6,700 | Portland, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Little Long Ears Donkey Rescue | $2,000 | New Oxford, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Habitat For Horses | $500 | Alvin, TX, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Lincoln County Historical Assn | $100 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $500 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Westport Volunteer Fire Dept | $50 | Westport, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Aspca | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2023 |
| National Police Support Fund | $50 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Sierra Club | $100 | Oakland, CA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Boys Town | $40 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Project K-9 Dog Heroes | $1,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Pine Tree Society | $1,000 | Rome, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Second Chance For Blind Dogs | $250 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Lakota School | $105 | Liberty Twp, OH, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $1,140 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of Maine | $1,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Natural Horsemanship Center | $6,700 | Portland, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Little Long Ears Donkey Rescue | $2,000 | New Oxford, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Habitat For Horses | $500 | Alvin, TX, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Lincoln County Historical Assn | $100 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $500 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Westport Volunteer Fire Dept | $50 | Westport, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Aspca | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2023 |
| National Police Support Fund | $50 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Sierra Club | $100 | Oakland, CA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Boys Town | $40 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Project K-9 Dog Heroes | $1,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Pine Tree Society | $1,000 | Rome, ME, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Second Chance For Blind Dogs | $250 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Lakota School | $105 | Liberty Twp, OH, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $2,280 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Green Peace | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of Maine | $1,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Natural Horsemanship Center | $6,700 | Portland, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Little Long Ears Donkey Rescue | $1,000 | New Oxford, PA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Ever After Mustang Rescue | $500 | Biddeford, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Fundacion Hogar Esperanza | $3,000 | La Florida, METROPOLITANA, CI | Charity | 2022 |
| Habitat For Horses | $500 | Alvin, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Aarp | $78 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Seminole Fire Rescue Department | $500 | Seminole, FL, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Westport Island Historical Society | $100 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Cloud Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Corus World Health | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $2,280 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Green Peace | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of Maine | $1,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Natural Horsemanship Center | $6,700 | Portland, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Little Long Ears Donkey Rescue | $1,000 | New Oxford, PA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Ever After Mustang Rescue | $500 | Biddeford, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Fundacion Hogar Esperanza | $3,000 | La Florida, METROPOLITANA, CI | Charity | 2022 |
| Habitat For Horses | $500 | Alvin, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Aarp | $78 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Seminole Fire Rescue Department | $500 | Seminole, FL, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Westport Island Historical Society | $100 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Cloud Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Corus World Health | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $2,280 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Green Peace | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of Maine | $1,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Natural Horsemanship Center | $6,700 | Portland, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Little Long Ears Donkey Rescue | $1,000 | New Oxford, PA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Ever After Mustang Rescue | $500 | Biddeford, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Fundacion Hogar Esperanza | $3,000 | La Florida, METROPOLITANA, CI | Charity | 2022 |
| Habitat For Horses | $500 | Alvin, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Aarp | $78 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Seminole Fire Rescue Department | $500 | Seminole, FL, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Westport Island Historical Society | $100 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Cloud Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Corus World Health | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $1,640 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Green Peace | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of Maine | $1,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $1,000 | Brooks, ME, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Natural Horsemanship Center | $6,700 | Portland, ME, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Lincoln County Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Edgecomb, ME, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Cloud Foundation | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Little Long Ears Donkey Rescue | $1,000 | New Oxford, PA, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Ever After Mustang Rescue | $1,000 | Biddeford, ME, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Aspca | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Intl Fellowship Christians Jews | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Horse And Rider Connection | $6,600 | Raymond, ME, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $800 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Green Peace | $795 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Sierra Club | $128 | Oakland, CA, US | Charity | 2020 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of Maine | $2,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $510 | Miles, TX, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Juniper Hill School | $1,500 | Alna, ME, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Southern Winds Equine Rescue | $1,000 | Udall, KS, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Habitat For Horses | $1,000 | Alvin, TX, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $150 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Horse And Rider Connection | $9,025 | Raymond, ME, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $1,000 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Westport Community Association | $250 | Westport Island, ME, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Chewonki Foundation | $1,000 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Green Peace | $295 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | $500 | Westminster, MD, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Sierra Club | $128 | Oakland, CA, US | Charity | 2019 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Fundacion Hogar Esperanza | $1,000 | La Florida Santiago, N/A, CI | Charity | 2019 |
| Woodie Wheaton Land Trust | $1,000 | Forest City, ME, US | Charity | 2019 |
| National Resources Council Of Maine | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of Maine | $1,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Pine Tree Society | $100 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Westport Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Westport, ME, US | Charity | 2019 |
| The Cloud Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charity | 2019 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $150 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Childfund International | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $5,000 | Castine, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Association Maine Chapt | $250 | Scarborough, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Horse And Rider Connection | $5,800 | Raymond, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $150 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Westport Community Association | $250 | Westport Island, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Chewonki Foundation | $1,000 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Pine Tree Society | $100 | Bath, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $150 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | $1,000 | Edgecomb, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Green Peace | $195 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Spca | $100 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | $500 | Westminster, MD, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Sierra Club | $128 | Oakland, CA, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Aarp | $63 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2018 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charity | 2018 |
| John Michael Engstrom Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Westport Island Helping Hands | $500 | Westport Island, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $510 | Miles, TX, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Southern Winds Equine Rescue | $300 | Udall, KS, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Fundacion Hogar Esperanza | $2,000 | La Florida Santiago, N/A, CI | Charity | 2018 |
| City Of Seminole | $500 | Seminole, FL, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Woodie Wheaton Land Trust | $1,000 | Forest City, ME, US | Charity | 2018 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | $1,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $150 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Childfund International | $1,109 | Richmond, VA, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Aspca | $85 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $5,000 | Castine, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association Maine Chapt | $250 | Scarborough, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Horse And Rider Connection | $8,690 | Raymond, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $300 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,100 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Westport Community Association | $250 | Westport Island, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| American Children's Cancer Fndation | $50 | Huntington, NY, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Maine Society For Animal Protection | $1,000 | Windham, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Chewonki Foundation | $1,000 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Morris Farm Trust | $200 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Pine Tree Society | $100 | Bath, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $50 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | $500 | Edgecomb, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Green Peace | $195 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $35 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Spca | $100 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | $500 | Westminster, MD, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Autistic Children Of America | $20 | Bethesda, MD, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Sierra Club | $35 | Oakland, CA, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Aarp | $12 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Natural Resources Council Of Maine | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Lincoln County Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Edgecomb, ME, US | Charity | 2017 |
| Pathfinder | $2,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Greenpeace | $195 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | $2,000 | Auburn, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $150 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Childfund International | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Aspca | $85 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $5,047 | Castine, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Association Maine Chapt | $250 | Scarborough, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Horse And Rider Connection | $11,500 | Raymond, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Disabled Veterans Natl Foundation | $15 | Washington, DC, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Equine Advocates | $100 | Chatham, NY, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Westport Volunteer Fire Department | $1,000 | Westport, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Lincoln County Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Edgecomb, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $250 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $50 | Tampa, FL, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Westport Community Association | $250 | Westport Island, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| American Children's Cancer Fndation | $50 | Huntington, NY, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Maine Society For Animal Protection | $1,500 | Windham, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | $250 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Kennebec Estuary Land Trust | $1,000 | Bath, ME, US | Charity | 2016 |
| Seminole Historical Society | $500 | Seminole, FL, US | Charity | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-1787457 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 188 MAIN RD Westport Is, ME 04578-3107 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Morton Mendes Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Morton R Mendes |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Peggy Stern |
| Treasurer | Scott Mendes |
| Vice Preside | Patricia M Mendes |
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