Angel Corps is a private independent foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 2021. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is classified as a private foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8K
+31.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$382K
-19.0% YoY
Grant Count
20
-71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+183.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Angel Corps reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Angel Corps provides support to underserved communities where Southern Land Company has development projects. The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily funds general operating support for its grantees.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount: $11,100–$23,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,719 | $5,860 |
| Total Revenue | $627,950 | $570,700 |
| Total Expenses | $626,093 | $572,000 |
| Total Liabilities | — | $0 |
The foundation maintains minimal assets relative to its annual giving activity, indicating a pass-through funding model where contributions are distributed to grantees in the same fiscal year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,719 | $5,862 | $7,431 |
| Revenue | $627,950 | $570,700 | $479,250 |
| Expenses | $626,093 | $572,269 | $495,296 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $626,093 | $571,948 | $495,396 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,286 | $1,186 | $1,004 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kipp ($250,000), Harding Academy ($50,000), Montgomery Bell Academy ($41,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT LIFE DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF NASHVILLE BRENTWOOD, TN | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING | $1,200 |
| CAT CAY YACHT CLUB FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | VOLUNTARY CLINIC CONTRIBUTION | $1,500 |
| FRANKLIN SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FRANKLIN, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,077 |
| CHRIST THE KING CHURCH NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,200 |
| DIOCESE OF NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| LITTLE HARPETH DENTAL NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,190 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CHATTANOOGA CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| WOMEN AGAINST ABUSE PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,035 |
| FRIENDS OF ADZIWA NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,110 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bronte Prins – President
- Kelly Schooley – Chair
- Larissa Caprio – Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONTE PRINS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KELLY SCHOOLEY | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PRESTON MARSHALL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BECCA REILLY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DUSTIN DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CONNOR DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTINA DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SEAN WOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY ALICE ESPINOSA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY HOODLET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TREY PRESCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3990 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37215
EIN: 84-4214233
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Angel Corps fund?
Angel Corps provides support to underserved communities where Southern Land Company has development projects. The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily funds general operating support for its grantees.
How do I apply for a grant from Angel Corps?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 32 grants in 2024 • Made 41 grants in recent fiscal years • Total giving: $471,766–$627,950 (varies by reporting year) **Grant Sizes:** • Average grant amount: $11,100–$23,000 • Median grant amount: $2,000 • Range: $2,000–$251,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Harding Academy: $50,000 (General Support) • Montgomery Bell Academy of the University of Nashville: $41,500 (General Support) • Friends of Adziwa: $5,110 (General Support)
Where does Angel Corps make grants?
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Angel Corps award?
In 2024, Angel Corps awarded 20 grants totaling $382K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Angel Corps required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Angel Corps reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Angel Corps's EIN?
Angel Corps's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4214233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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