Mindich Charitable Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $1,278,000 (2023)
• Success Rate: Not applicable (invitation only)
• Decision Time: Not applicable (trustee discretion)
• Grant Range: $2,000 - $1,000,000
• Geographic Focus: Primarily New York and Washington DC

Contact Details

Address: New York, NY
EIN: 83-2781828
Foundation Type: Private Grantmaking Foundation (501(c)(3))

Note: This foundation does not maintain a public website or accept unsolicited applications. All grants are made at the discretion of the trustees.

Overview

The Mindich Charitable Foundation was established as a private grantmaking foundation by Eric and Stacey Mindich to support their philanthropic interests. With assets of approximately $11.9 million, the foundation awarded $1,278,000 in grants in 2023 through 7 awards. The foundation represents the personal giving vehicle of Eric Mindich, former Goldman Sachs partner and founder of Eton Park Capital Management, and his wife Stacey Mindich, a Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning theatrical producer best known for producing "Dear Evan Hansen." The foundation focuses on education, children's health, arts and culture, public service initiatives, and Jewish causes, with grants primarily directed to organizations in New York and Washington DC where the Mindiches have personal connections and leadership roles.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation operates through trustee discretion without formal grant programs. Recent grant awards (2023) include:

• Major Policy/Education Grants: $1,000,000 (Center for American Progress)
• Children's Health: $100,000 (Child Mind Institute)
• Arts & Culture: $41,000 (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts)
• Policy Research: $25,000 (Milken Institute)
• Civil Rights/Education: $25,000 (Leadership Conference Education Fund)
• Community Development: $2,000-$10,000 (Henry Street Settlement, various special events)

Priority Areas

Based on documented giving history:

Education & Public Service

• Higher education programs supporting student engagement in public service
• Educational programs serving disadvantaged communities
• Policy research and advocacy organizations

Children's Health

• Pediatric research and translational medicine
• Mental health services for children and adolescents
• Children's hospitals and health institutes

Arts & Culture

• Theater and performing arts organizations
• Musical theater development and production
• Cultural institutions in New York City

Jewish Causes

• Organizations supporting Jewish communities and Israel-related causes
• American Friends of Magen David Adom
• American Jewish Committee

Community Services

• Settlement houses and community development organizations
• Programs serving underserved populations in New York

What They Don't Fund

While not explicitly stated, the foundation's pattern suggests they do not fund:

• Organizations outside their established geographic focus areas
• General operating support for organizations where they lack personal connections
• International programs (except those related to Jewish causes)
• Environmental or animal welfare causes

Governance and Leadership

Eric Mindich - President and Secretary
Former Goldman Sachs partner (youngest ever at age 27 in 1994) who founded Eton Park Capital Management with $3.5 billion, managing over $14 billion at its peak before closing in 2017. Harvard University graduate (1988, Economics). Former Chair of Lincoln Center Theater Board (2016-2022, now Chair Emeritus) and Mount Sinai Board of Trustees member.

Stacey Mindich - Vice President
Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning theatrical producer best known as sole lead producer of "Dear Evan Hansen" (six Tony Awards including Best Musical). Has produced 20+ Broadway shows. Former Co-Chair of New York City Center's Board (2013-present, now Board Chair Emeritus). Operates Stacey Mindich Productions with commissioning program pairing emerging composers with established directors.

Kerrie Juras - Treasurer

Officers receive no compensation for their roles.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This foundation does not have a public application process. The Mindich Charitable Foundation operates as a private family foundation with grants awarded solely at the discretion of the trustees. All grantmaking decisions are made internally without accepting unsolicited proposals.

Grants are typically awarded to organizations where:

• The Mindiches serve in leadership or board roles
• The Mindiches have established personal connections through their professional networks
• Organizations align with their documented priority areas and have been identified through the trustees' own research

Decision Timeline

Not applicable - grants are awarded on an ongoing basis at trustee discretion.

Success Rates

Not applicable - the foundation does not accept applications.

Reapplication Policy

Not applicable - the foundation does not accept applications.

Application Success Factors

While the foundation does not accept applications, organizations seeking to understand giving patterns should note:

Personal Connection is Essential
The foundation exclusively funds organizations where the Mindiches have direct personal involvement, demonstrated through board leadership roles at Lincoln Center Theater, Mount Sinai, and New York City Center.

Large-Scale, Transformational Impact
The Mindiches' major gifts to Harvard ($15 million for public service programs) and Mount Sinai ($15 million for children's health research) show preference for funding that creates lasting institutional change.

Alignment with Professional Expertise
Eric's financial background aligns with support for policy organizations; Stacey's theater expertise aligns with performing arts support; both support children's health initiatives.

Focus on Innovation and Development
Emphasis on developing new works (theater commissioning), translational medicine (Mount Sinai), and experiential learning (Harvard) over traditional service delivery.

Strategic Positioning in New York
Priority given to organizations headquartered in or serving New York City, with secondary attention to Washington DC policy organizations.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• No Public Application Process: Grants made exclusively at trustee discretion to organizations where Mindiches have personal connections
• Relationship-Driven Grantmaking: All major grants flow to organizations where trustees serve on boards or hold leadership positions
• Two Philanthropic Vehicles: Mindiches give through both the foundation (~$1.3M annually) and direct personal gifts for transformational initiatives
• Board Service Leads to Support: Engaging the Mindiches in governance roles typically precedes foundation support
• Scale Varies Widely: Grants range from $2,000 to $1,000,000 depending on relationship and project scope
• Innovation Over Operations: Preference for innovative approaches in theater, children's health research, and education
• Limited Geographic Scope: Tight focus on New York and Washington DC despite substantial assets

References

1. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Mindich Charitable Foundation (EIN: 83-2781828). https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832781828
2. Instrumentl - Mindich Charitable Foundation 990 Report. https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/mindich-charitable-foundation
3. Mount Sinai Medical Center (2013). "Eric and Stacey Mindich Provide Transformational Gift to Advance Science for Children"
4. Harvard Crimson (September 11, 2015). "$15 Million Gift Will Fund Public Service Initiatives"
5. Inside Philanthropy - Wall Street Donors Guide: Mindich
6. Lincoln Center Theater - Board of Directors
7. Broadway World (July 26, 2013). "Stacey Mindich & Richard E. Witten Named New Co-Chairs of New York City Center"
8. Stacey Mindich Productions - Official Website
9. Harvard Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship - Mindich Program
10. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Mindich Child Health and Development Institute
11. Candid Foundation Directory - The Mindich Charitable Foundation

All sources accessed February 2026.