David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$48,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,000 | 23 | $674,929 |
| 2024 | $37,000 | 23 | $733,114 |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 23 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
David & Margaret Engel 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 David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $15,000 |
| New York | 5 | $14,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Feeding America (Amer 2nd Harvest) | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Oxfam America | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| USA for Unhcr | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Westside Food Pantry | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Wm J Brennan Center for Justice | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| American Indian College Fund | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| Amnesty International | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| Green Empowerment | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| Manomet Center Conservation | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| Rosie's Place | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| USA for Unfpa | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
| Childrens Defense Fund | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $1,500 |
| Frontera de Cristo | Migrant resource center | $1,000 |
| Tucson Samaritans | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $1,000 |
| Wolfe Neck Center for Agriculture | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $1,000 |
| Downeast Horizons | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen A Engel
- Alexandra SE Edgecombe
- Peter L Engel
Questions people ask
Does David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen A Engel (Trustee), Alexandra SE Edgecombe (Trustee) and Peter L Engel (Trustee).
What does David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and food and hunger.