The Angell Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 01-0789717 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.2M
Organizations funded118
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$165.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaders Up | Pasadena, CA | Education as opportunity | $250,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy State Infrastructure Fund | New York, NY | Special projects | $250,000 |
| Rockwood Leadership Institute | San Francisco, CA | Transformational leadership | $250,000 |
| Southern Ca Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $225,000 |
| Alliance for Children's Right | Los Angeles, CA | Education as opportunity | $200,000 |
| Campaign for College Opportunity | Boston, MA | Education as opportunity | $200,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Education as opportunity | $200,000 |
| University of San Diego Horizon Scholars | San Diego, CA | Transformational leadership | $200,000 |
| Urban Farming Institute | Mattapan, MA | Food equity | $150,000 |
| College Access Plan | Providence, RI | Education as opportunity | $150,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | San Francisco, CA | Education as opportunity | $150,000 |
| Rhode Island Food Policy Council | Providence, RI | Food equity | $150,000 |
| Southern Ca Grantmakers Black Equity Collective | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $150,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Castanea Fellowship | Berkeley, CA | Transformational leadership | $150,000 |
| Commonwealurban Collaboratives | Bolinas, CA | Transformational leadership | $150,000 |
| Community Partnersla Food Policy Council | Los Angeles, CA | Food equity | $135,000 |
| Nourish Ca | Oakland, CA | Food equity | $135,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | Special projects | $125,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | Food equity | $125,000 |
| First Star Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Education as opportunity | $105,000 |
| Alma Backyard Farms | Los Angeles, CA | Food equity | $100,000 |
| About Fresh - Fresh Truck | Boston, MA | Food equity | $100,000 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | Education as opportunity | $100,000 |
| Coro Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| Edtrust-West | Oakland, CA | Education as opportunity | $100,000 |
| Fourish Agenda | Oakland, CA | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute | Inglewood, CA | Food equity | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts University | Boston, MA | Food equity | $100,000 |
| Boston Women's Fund | Cambridge, MA | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| San Diego Food System Alliance | San Diego, CA | Food equity | $100,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Food equity | $100,000 |
| Bend the Arc a Jewish Ptrship for Justice | New York, NY | Transformational leadership | $100,000 |
| Community Partnersnewground Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $87,500 |
| Foundation for Louisiana Voice Vision Value | New Orleans, LA | Community services | $75,000 |
| Bold (Balck Organizing for Leadership and Dignity) | Hawkinsville, GA | Transformational leadership | $75,000 |
| Community Coalition LA | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $75,000 |
| See-La Dba Food Access LA | Los Angeles, CA | Food equity | $75,000 |
| The Boston Foundation the Boston Opportunity Agenda | Sacramento, CA | Education as opportunity | $75,000 |
| North Star Fund | New York, NY | Transformational leadership | $75,000 |
| Social Justice Partners LA | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $75,000 |
| Windcall Institute | Oakland, CA | Transformational leadership | $75,000 |
| National Guild for Community Arts Education | New York, NY | Transformational leadership | $65,000 |
| Resilient Coders | Chapel Hill, NC | Education as opportunity | $60,000 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc | Montpelier, VT | Food equity | $50,000 |
| College Visions | Long Beach, CA | Education as opportunity | $40,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Community service | $30,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Los Angeles, CA | People in need | $30,000 |
| Fdn for Ca Community Colleges | Los Angeles, CA | Education as opportunity | $25,000 |
| The African American Board Leadersh Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $25,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Community service | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Womens health | $15,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Justice | $10,000 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management | Los Angeles, CA | Transformational leadership | $10,000 |
| Friends of Karen | North Salem, NY | Youth | $10,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | Youth | $10,000 |
| Cross Movement Legacy Initiative | Portland, OR | Justice | $10,000 |
| Future Chefs | Boston, MA | Education as opportunity | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Union College-Jir | Los Angeles, CA | Education as opportunity | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 118 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,216,022 | 118 |
| 2022 | $6,522,500 | 109 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103679
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0789717
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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