Angell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Angell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,300 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$210,300
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$706,137
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,000 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,000 | 16 | $500,843 |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 15 | $610,506 |
| 2025 | $210,300 | 18 | $706,137 |
How to apply
Angell Family 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 Angell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $145,300 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Givenkind | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refuge Rights | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Education Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Have Dreams Advancing Autism Services | Charitable | $2,500 |
| JCFS Chicago | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Margaret's Village | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Universtiy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pads Lake County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sharsheret | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Ark | Charitable | $1,800 |
| NAMI | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Babendir
- Stuart Babendir
- Bradley Babendir
- Mitchell Babendir
Questions people ask
Does Angell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Angell Family Foundation give?
$210,300 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Angell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Babendir (President), Stuart Babendir (Trustee), Bradley Babendir (Trustee) and Mitchell Babendir (Trustee).
What does Angell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.