Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,229 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$189,229
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$147,615
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,131 the year before.
51% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $190,922 | 68 | $308,947 |
| 2024 | $118,131 | 55 | $222,603 |
| 2025 | $189,229 | 71 | $147,615 |
How to apply
Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 45 | $112,285 |
| New York | 8 | $20,048 |
| Colorado | 3 | $10,360 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $8,200 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Alabama | Civc | $16,000 |
| NE Miles Jewish Day School | Educational | $15,518 |
| Temple Beth-El | Religious | $10,218 |
| Camp Jacobs | Civic | $10,000 |
| Faith in Action Alabama | Civic | $10,000 |
| Joint Distribution Committee | Civic | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | Educational | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Educational | $7,500 |
| Collatt Jewish Family Services | Religious | $6,018 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Civic | $5,000 |
| Big City Mountaineers | Civic | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Mumbai Inc | Civic | $5,000 |
| Gabriel Project Mumbai | Civic | $5,000 |
| Impact Israel | Civic | $5,000 |
| Jfedla (Wildfire Crisis Relief Fund) | Civic | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| Al Holocaust Education Center | Civic | $4,300 |
| Bama Hallel | Civic | $3,400 |
| Indian Springs School | Educational | $3,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Civic | $2,750 |
| ACLU of Alabama Foundation | Civic | $2,500 |
| Ajc Atlanta | Civic | $2,500 |
| Alys Stephens Center | Civic | $2,500 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | Civic | $2,500 |
| Impact America | Civic | $2,500 |
| Levite Jewish Community Center | Civiv | $2,500 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Civic | $2,000 |
| Woodlawn United | Civic | $2,000 |
| Bbyo | Civic | $1,800 |
| Kby Congregations Together Inc | Civic | $1,800 |
| Luria Academy | Civic | $1,800 |
| Women's Foundaton of Alabama | Civic | $1,500 |
| Oasis Counseling Birmingham | Civic | $1,300 |
| Hadassah | Religious | $1,118 |
| Knesseth Israel Congregation | Religious | $1,100 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Civic | $1,000 |
| Homewood City Schools Foundation | Civic | $1,000 |
| Ramah Darom | Religious | $1,000 |
| Sail | Civic | $1,000 |
| United Ability | Civic | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa R Engel
- Alan Z Engel
- Andrea Engel Haines
Questions people ask
Does Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation give?
$189,229 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa R Engel (President/ Director), Alan Z Engel (Vp/ Secretary/Director) and Andrea Engel Haines (Treasurer/ Director).
What does Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and education.