Ross Angel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ross Angel Foundation is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $556,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$556,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $350,000 the year before.
57% 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 | $125,000 | 2 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 11 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $556,000 | 14 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Ross 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 Ross Angel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $192,000 |
| New York | 1 | $125,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $112,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To support foundation | $125,000 |
| Cone Cancer Center | To support charitable purpose | $110,000 |
| Campbell | To support scholarship fund | $75,000 |
| Greensboro College | To support scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Hillssdale College | To support scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| University of Cumberlands | To support scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Caldwell Memorial | To support charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Project Chance | To support charitable purpose of training of service dogs who aid children with autism and developmental disabilities. | $20,000 |
| The Wig Bank | To support charitable purpose of supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. | $10,000 |
| Freedom House | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Travis Manion Fdn | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Heart of the Carolinas | To support charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| The Raptor Center | To support charitable purpose related to raptors | $2,000 |
| American Macular Degeneration Fdn | To support charitble purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Forman
- Russellene Angel
- William R Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Ross Angel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ross Angel Foundation give?
$556,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Ross Angel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Forman (Secretary/Treasurer), Russellene Angel (President) and William R Johnson (Vice President).
What does Ross Angel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.