Private foundation · EIN 01-0789717 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Angell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 118 grants paid, $6.2M total, median $10K. 56% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
118
$6.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$127M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 118 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Leaders UpPasadena, CAEducation as opportunity$250K
Neo Philanthropy State Infrastructure FundNew York, NYSpecial projects$250K
Rockwood Leadership InstituteSan Francisco, CATransformational leadership$250K
Southern Ca GrantmakersLos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$225K
Alliance for Children's RightLos Angeles, CAEducation as opportunity$200K
Campaign for College OpportunityBoston, MAEducation as opportunity$200K
Heart of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAEducation as opportunity$200K
University of San Diego Horizon ScholarsSan Diego, CATransformational leadership$200K
Urban Farming InstituteMattapan, MAFood equity$150K
College Access PlanProvidence, RIEducation as opportunity$150K
Ready to SucceedSan Francisco, CAEducation as opportunity$150K
Rhode Island Food Policy CouncilProvidence, RIFood equity$150K
Southern Ca Grantmakers Black Equity CollectiveLos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$150K
Earth Island Institute Castanea FellowshipBerkeley, CATransformational leadership$150K
Commonwealurban CollaborativesBolinas, CATransformational leadership$150K
Community Partnersla Food Policy CouncilLos Angeles, CAFood equity$135K
Nourish CaOakland, CAFood equity$135K
Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CASpecial projects$125K
Share Our StrengthWashington, DCFood equity$125K
FIRST Star IncLos Angeles, CAEducation as opportunity$105K
Alma Backyard FarmsLos Angeles, CAFood equity$100K
About Fresh - Fresh TruckBoston, MAFood equity$100K
Anti-Recidivism CoalitionLos Angeles, CAEducation as opportunity$100K
Coro Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$100K
Edtrust-WestOakland, CAEducation as opportunity$100K
Fourish AgendaOakland, CATransformational leadership$100K
Social Justice Learning InstituteInglewood, CAFood equity$100K
Trustees of Tufts UniversityBoston, MAFood equity$100K
Boston Women's FundCambridge, MATransformational leadership$100K
San Diego Food System AllianceSan Diego, CAFood equity$100K
The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, ILTransformational leadership$100K
Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$100K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAFood equity$100K
Bend the Arc a Jewish Ptrship for JusticeNew York, NYTransformational leadership$100K
Community Partnersnewground Muslim-Jewish Partnership for ChangeLos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$88K
Foundation for Louisiana Voice Vision ValueNew Orleans, LACommunity services$75K
Bold (balck Organizing for Leadership and Dignity)Hawkinsville, GATransformational leadership$75K
Community Coalition LALos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$75K
See-La Dba Food Access LALos Angeles, CAFood equity$75K
The Boston Foundation the Boston Opportunity AgendaSacramento, CAEducation as opportunity$75K
North Star FundNew York, NYTransformational leadership$75K
Social Justice Partners LALos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$75K
Windcall InstituteOakland, CATransformational leadership$75K
National Guild for Community Arts EducationNew York, NYTransformational leadership$65K
Resilient CodersChapel Hill, NCEducation as opportunity$60K
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund IncMontpelier, VTFood equity$50K
College VisionsLong Beach, CAEducation as opportunity$40K
Jewish Family Service of LALos Angeles, CACommunity service$30K
Jewish Free Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CAPeople in need$30K
Fdn for Ca Community CollegesLos Angeles, CAEducation as opportunity$25K
The African American Board Leadersh InstituteLos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$25K
Fulfillment FundLos Angeles, CACommunity service$25K
Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAWomens health$15K
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAJustice$10K
Center for Nonprofit ManagementLos Angeles, CATransformational leadership$10K
Friends of KarenNorth Salem, NYYouth$10K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAYouth$10K
Cross Movement Legacy InitiativePortland, ORJustice$10K
Future ChefsBoston, MAEducation as opportunity$10K
Hebrew Union College-JirLos Angeles, CAEducation as opportunity$10K

By state: California 66 · Massachusetts 15 · New York 15 · Rhode Island 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Angell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Perry S Oretzky, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Angell Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Angell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.2M across 118 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Angell Foundation give?

California (66 grants), Massachusetts (15 grants), New York (15 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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