Angel Corps
Angel Corps is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. It provides support to underserved communities where Southern Land Company has development projects.
Angel Corps at a glance
In short: Angel Corps gave $382K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Tennessee. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $381,912
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,096
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,050
- Total assets
- $7,719
- +31.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Angel Corps
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Local employees of Southern Land Company, LLC development projects nominate organizations that work closely with underserved populations, particularly those benefiting women and children. The board reviews whether an organization’s scope and mission align with the foundation’s, then votes on which organizations to support. Following a majority vote, organizations are provided with the Charitable Contribution Request Form and guidelines for fund requests.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are reviewed at monthly board meetings.
- Deadline
- Applications are reviewed at monthly board meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Schooley
Mailing address: 3990 Hillsboro Pike Road Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 778-3150
Email: kelly.schooley@southernland.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Angel Corps funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kipp ($250K). Together the top 10 received $368K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 218 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. The remaining reported shares were Pennsylvania, Texas, and Connecticut at 1% each, and Florida at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Angel Corps open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2020) to $479K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kipp Nashville, TN | Together Campaign | $250,000 |
| Harding Academy Nashville, TN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville, TN | General Support | $41,500 |
| Franklin Special School District Franklin, TN | General Support | $6,077 |
| Friends of Adziwa Nashville, TN | General Support | $5,110 |
| Women Against Abuse Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,035 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich, CT | General Support | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Search Ministries Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $2,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,719 | $627,950 | $626,093 | $381,912 | 20 | $626,093 | $1,286 |
| 2023 | $5,862 | $570,700 | $572,269 | $471,766 | 70 | $571,948 | $1,186 |
| 2022 | $7,431 | $479,250 | $495,296 | $479,236 | 58 | $495,396 | $1,004 |
| 2021 | $23,477 | $410,000 | $391,701 | $388,417 | 38 | $388,417 | $463 |
| 2020 | $5,178 | $270,900 | $265,722 | $264,836 | 32 | — | $305 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Angel Corps states that its direct charitable activity is to support underserved communities where Southern Land Company has development projects. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, human-service organizations, and community groups.
Grantee missions illustrate the kinds of work supported. Harding Academy says it educates and inspires young people to become thoughtful, creative lifelong learners and responsible, caring citizens. Women Against Abuse says it provides services to people experiencing intimate partner violence and works to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education. Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency says it helps people improve their quality of life by providing knowledge and resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Angel Corps made 20 grants totaling $381,912. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $2,050. Its largest listed grants were $250,000 to KIPP in Nashville for the Together Campaign, $50,000 to Harding Academy for general support, and $41,500 to Montgomery Bell Academy for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bronte Prins as president, Kelly Schooley as chair, Preston Marshall as treasurer, and Becca Reilly as secretary. Directors listed are Dustin Downey, Connor Downey, Kristina Downey, Sean Wood, Mary Alice Espinosa, and Emily Hoodlet.
Angel Corps is led by Bronte Prins, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bronte Prins
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Schooley
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connor Downey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Downey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Downey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hoodlet
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Alice Espinosa
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Wood
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trey Prescott
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becca Reilly
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Preston Marshall
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Larissa Caprio (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Shelling (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Sara Weedman (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Angel Corps
How much does Angel Corps give each year?
Angel Corps gave $382K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $472K across 70 grants.
What is Angel Corps's typical grant size?
Angel Corps's median grant in 2024 was $2,050, and its average grant was $19,096, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Angel Corps that year got $3K on average.
Where does Angel Corps give grants?
Angel Corps gives mostly in Tennessee: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (11 grants) and Franklin, TN (2 grants).
Does Angel Corps give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Angel Corps's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Angel Corps's largest grantees?
Angel Corps's largest 2024 grantees include Kipp ($250,000), Harding Academy ($50,000) and Montgomery Bell Academy ($41,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Angel Corps?
Angel Corps reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $626K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Angel Corps fund?
Angel Corps states that its direct charitable activity is to support underserved communities where Southern Land Company has development projects. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, human-service organizations, and community groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Angel Corps?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Angel Corps funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/angel-corps-morg_11be80406d754e65ba236db95c28952f
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