The Angell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Angell Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 118 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.2 million
- Number of grants118
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$166 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.5 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6.5 million | 109 | $142 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 118 | $166 million |
How to apply
The Angell 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Angell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 66 | $4.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $696,000 |
| New York | 15 | $533,500 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $303,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $130,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $78,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $60,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Up | Education as opportunity | $250,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy State Infrastructure Fund | Special projects | $250,000 |
| Rockwood Leadership Institute | Transformational leadership | $250,000 |
| Southern Ca Grantmakers | Transformational leadership | $225,000 |
| Alliance for Children's Right | Education as opportunity | $200,000 |
| Campaign for College Opportunity | Education as opportunity | $200,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles | Education as opportunity | $200,000 |
| University of San Diego Horizon Scholars | Transformational leadership | $200,000 |
| Urban Farming Institute | Food equity | $150,000 |
| College Access Plan | Education as opportunity | $150,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | Education as opportunity | $150,000 |
| Rhode Island Food Policy Council | Food equity | $150,000 |
| Southern Ca Grantmakers Black Equity Collective | Transformational leadership | $150,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Castanea Fellowship | Transformational leadership | $150,000 |
| Commonwealurban Collaboratives | Transformational leadership | $150,000 |
| Community Partnersla Food Policy Council | Food equity | $135,000 |
| Nourish Ca | Food equity | $135,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Special projects | $125,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Food equity | $125,000 |
| First Star Inc | Education as opportunity | $105,000 |
| Alma Backyard Farms | Food equity | $100,000 |
| About Fresh - Fresh Truck | Food equity | $100,000 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | Education as opportunity | $100,000 |
| Coro Southern California | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| Edtrust-West | Education as opportunity | $100,000 |
| Fourish Agenda | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute | Food equity | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts University | Food equity | $100,000 |
| Boston Women's Fund | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| San Diego Food System Alliance | Food equity | $100,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California | Food equity | $100,000 |
| Bend the Arc A Jewish Ptrship for Justice | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| Community Partnersnewground Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change | Transformational leadership | $87,500 |
| Foundation for Louisiana Voice Vision Value | Community services | $75,000 |
| Bold (Balck Organizing for Leadership and Dignity) | Transformational leadership | $75,000 |
| Community Coalition la | Transformational leadership | $75,000 |
| See-La DBA Food Access la | Food equity | $75,000 |
| The Boston Foundation the Boston Opportunity Agenda | Education as opportunity | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Perry Oretzky
- Angell Roberson Daniels
Questions people ask
Does The Angell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Angell Foundation give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 118 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Angell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Perry Oretzky (President) and Angell Roberson Daniels (Vice Preside).
What does The Angell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.