OUR MISSION
Our mission is to contribute to the flourishing of the United States and Israel as just, inclusive, compassionate and democratic societies, and to improve the quality of life of all citizens in both countries.
The Mandel Foundation is an operating foundation. We support leadership educational programs at our own institutions and with select universities and organizations.
Our philanthropic work is devoted to these areas of engagement: leadership development, management of nonprofits, humanities, Jewish life, and urban engagement.
AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT
Investing in leaders of educational, nonprofit and public sector institutions with the aim of deepening their impact on the larger society. 
Fostering excellence in the management of nonprofit and public sector institutions.
Promoting the humanities as the foundation of human aspiration and human experience.
Helping successive generations discover the meaning and significance of Judaism and Jewish culture, and contributing to the vibrancy of Jewish communities.
Supporting neighborhood and community development, as an expression of our commitment to just, inclusive and democratic societies.
The Foundation thinks of the world as having a huge number of candles and only a small fraction are lit. Powerful ideas, driven by outstanding people can light more candles and help illuminate the world.
RECENT NEWS
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation announces three grants as part of its new Humanities to Career Program, seeking to strengthen access to humanities and liberal arts (HLA) career pathways at community colleges. The three grants, totaling $2.7 million, will support pilot programs at Bunker Hill Community College in…
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation has awarded a $4 million challenge grant to Karamu House to support the remaining infrastructure and capital improvements to the campus in the Fairfax neighborhood of Cleveland. This investment will accelerate direct economic impact in the Fairfax neighborhood and will support Karamu’s ongoing…
Cuyahoga County, City of Cleveland, Metroparks Officials Break Ground on Transformative 2.7-mile Lakefront Trail North Marginal Trail will provide seamless off-road connection from E. 9th to E. 55th streets on Cleveland’s east side Today, officials celebrated the start of construction on the transformative 2.7-mile North Marginal Trail between E. 9th and…
