A Guardian Angel Foundation
A Guardian Angel Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mobile, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $1.
A Guardian Angel Foundation at a glance
In short: A Guardian Angel Foundation gave $46K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), top state Alabama. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $46,000
- +112.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- -30.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,111
- +207.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Alabama (26% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who A Guardian Angel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Mobile SPCA ($12K). Together the top 9 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $46K (2021). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile SPCA Mobile, AL | Animal Rescue | $12,000 |
| Animal Balance Portland, OR | Animal Rescue | $8,000 |
| Good News Marietta, GA | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Red Rover Sacramento, CA | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue Corps Washington, DC | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Woods Humane Society San Luis Obispo, CA | Animal Rescue | $3,000 |
| Purr Nation Cat Alliance Kennesaw, GA | Animal Rescue | $3,000 |
| SGI Cat Allies Apalachicola, FL | Animal Rescue | $2,500 |
| Operation Catnip Gainsville, FL | Animal Recue | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1 | $51,232 | $46,000 | 9 | $46,000 | $1 |
| 2020 | $51,231 | $45,133 | $41,881 | $21,602 | 13 | — | $579 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Guardian Angel Foundation is led by Julie Rathbun, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Julie Rathbun
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Tracy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Escarcega
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janell Matthies
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Guardian Angel Foundation
How much does A Guardian Angel Foundation give each year?
A Guardian Angel Foundation gave $46K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $22K across 13 grants.
What is A Guardian Angel Foundation's typical grant size?
A Guardian Angel Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,111, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A Guardian Angel Foundation give grants?
A Guardian Angel Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (17%) and California (17%).
Does A Guardian Angel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on A Guardian Angel Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue" (8 grants).
Who are A Guardian Angel Foundation's largest grantees?
A Guardian Angel Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Mobile SPCA ($12,000), Animal Balance ($8,000) and Good News ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is A Guardian Angel Foundation?
A Guardian Angel Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mobile, AL.
What is A Guardian Angel Foundation's EIN?
A Guardian Angel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3868967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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