Angel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Angel Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $630,333 the year before.
33% 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 | $656,000 | 22 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $630,333 | 19 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 24 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Angel 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 Angel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $125,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $41,667 |
| Maine | 4 | $35,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Aquarium | Operational | $500,000 |
| Bow Seat Ocean Awareness | Operational | $450,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Operational | $250,000 |
| John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | Educational | $125,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation Inc | Operational | $41,667 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Operational | $25,000 |
| Harvard College | Educational | $25,000 |
| Pangeaseed Foundation | Operational | $25,000 |
| University of Washington | Operational | $25,000 |
| Dedham Country Day School | Educational | $15,000 |
| The North Haven Foundation | Educational | $15,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Operational | $15,000 |
| Hurricane Island Foundation | Operational | $10,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | Operational | $10,000 |
| Radcliffe Institute | Educational | $5,000 |
| Waterman's Community Center | Operational | $5,000 |
| World Connect Inc | Operational | $5,000 |
| The Girls Foundation of Tanzania | Operational | $5,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | Operational | $2,500 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | Operational | $2,500 |
| Mara Elephant Projects | Operational | $2,500 |
| Miss Porter's School | Educational | $2,500 |
| Safe Water Network | Operational | $1,500 |
| Wbur Development | Operational | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bessemer Trust Company NA
Questions people ask
Does Angel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Angel Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Angel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bessemer Trust Company NA (Trustee).
What does Angel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.