Angel Society of Fallbrook
Angel Society of Fallbrook is a public charity based in Fallbrook, California, formed in 1978. It funds, supports, and enhances charitable projects and programs in community or social welfare, including in the greater Fallbrook area.
Angel Society of Fallbrook at a glance
In short: Angel Society of Fallbrook gave $144K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 25% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $144,300
- +8.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,025
- +8.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,850
- Total assets
- $774,949
- +2.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Angel Society of Fallbrook
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1408, Fallbrook, CA 92088
Phone: (760) 728-6513
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Angel Society of Fallbrook funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fallbrook Union High School ($35K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated purpose includes community or social welfare in, but not limited to, the greater Fallbrook area. Its 2026 grants were all to recipients in California; listed locations include Fallbrook, Vista, and San Marcos.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Angel Society of Fallbrook open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 58% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $168K (2023). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $144K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fallbrook Union High School Fallbrook, CA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| North Cty Boys & Girls Club Fallbrook, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fallbrook Food Pantry Fallbrook, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Reins Fallbrook, CA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Fallbrook Land Conservancy Fallbrook, CA | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Center for Senior Well Being Fallbrook, CA | Senior Services | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Care Fallbrook, CA | Senior Services | $9,700 |
| Fallbrook Trails Council Fallbrook, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Fallbrook Music Society Vista, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Hope Clinic for Women Fallbrook, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $774,949 | $379,313 | $364,791 | $144,300 | 12 | $5,457 |
| 2025 | $757,927 | $323,185 | $293,990 | $132,450 | 12 | $9,560 |
| 2024 | $842,645 | $314,241 | $287,062 | $93,800 | 8 | $11,446 |
| 2023 | $872,681 | $280,678 | $217,067 | $168,000 | Total only | $2,332 |
| 2022 | $863,513 | $234,749 | $149,453 | $38,000 | 4 | $15 |
| 2021 | $820,752 | $96,000 | $90,954 | $88,150 | Total only | $6 |
| 2020 | $832,284 | $179,364 | $177,996 | $59,000 | 6 | $65 |
| 2019 | $878,058 | $201,669 | $206,005 | $78,200 | 8 | $18 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated purpose is “to fund, support and enhance charitable projects and programs of community or social welfare, in but not limited to, the greater Fallbrook area.”
In its 2025 filing, the Angel Society reported cash contributions to 36 Fallbrook charitable organizations, 19 charitable organizations in North County San Diego, and Fallbrook-area school programs, including sports programs, band boosters, student supplies, and reading programs. It also reported awarding 36 scholarships to Fallbrook-area residents, with scholarship money paid directly to colleges on recipients’ behalf.
The 2026 grants included support for a range of local organizations. Fallbrook Food Pantry describes its mission as providing nutritious food to people in need and promoting community health through food education. Fallbrook Land Conservancy says it acquires, protects, and manages open space for wildlife and the community. Wounded Warrior Homes describes providing transitional housing and resources to single post-9/11 homeless veterans who have experienced traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Hope Clinic for Women says it provides confidential, supportive medical care promoting sexual health and well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the Angel Society reported 12 grants totaling $144,300. Grant amounts ranged from $5,600 to $35,000, with a median of $9,850.
The largest reported grants included $35,000 to Fallbrook Union High School, $20,000 to North Cty Boys & Girls Club, $15,000 to Fallbrook Food Pantry, $12,000 to REINS, and $11,500 to Fallbrook Land Conservancy. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Center for Senior Well Being, $9,700 to Foundation for Senior Care, $7,500 to Fallbrook Trails Council, $6,000 each to Fallbrook Music Society, Hope Clinic for Women, and Wounded Warrior Homes, and $5,600 to Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The organization also reported providing scholarships to Fallbrook-area residents, with the funds paid directly to colleges on the recipients’ behalf.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kelly Bednarski as President, Lorrie Valeron as President, Judy Igoe as 1st VP, and Jennifer Anderson as 3rd VP. It also lists Cheryl Pizzo, Paula Kuhm, Bonnie Amick, Michelle Pollack, and Susan Vix as Directors, and Gerri Ankerman as Bld Maint Chair.
The organization states that its Board of Directors has 34 members responsible for day-to-day operations of the Angel Shop, supported by as many as 240 additional members and volunteers.
Angel Society of Fallbrook is led by Kelly Bednarski, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 34 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kelly Bednarski
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorrie Valeron
President
Angel Shop Chwm → Director, 2024
Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerri Ankerman
Bld Maint Chair
Angel Shop A → Bld Maint Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Clinite
Director
Philanthropy → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Hawranik
Director
Director → Assistant 2nd Vice President Phi, 2021
Assistant 2nd Vice President Phi → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran White
Director
Assistant 3rd Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Wertz
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Castro
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Gausepohl
Director
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tami Bartholomew
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Kuri
Director
Director → Lucheon Co-Shar, 2022
Lucheon Co-Shar → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Gravlin
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Carter
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meline Giannini
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Pizzo
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Vix
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Amick
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Urquhart
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Allen
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mah-jhey Fish
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Pollack
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eva Kummerfeld
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Bonifield
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanna Kirby
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Haider
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Kuhm
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Aguilar
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Anderson
3rd Vice President
Parliamentarian → Recording Secretary, 2022
Recording Secretary → 3rd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Igoe
1st Vice President
Recording Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Gausepohl
Shop Chairwomen
Director → Shop Chariwomen, 2023
Shop Chariwomen → Shop Chairwomen, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Small
Recording Secretary
Director → President, 2022
President → Recording Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Dales
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Chance
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Greeley
Shop Chairwomen
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Eve Desborough (2019–2025) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Majdick (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Pat Munyon (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: D'Ann Kubitz (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Carter (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Knox (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rita Pankey (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Joan Mc Dowell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Heyser (2020–2023) — Assistant Shop Chrwm
- Former: Louise Cobb (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Allen (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Billie Foli (2019–2022) — Auditor
- Former: Gina Palculich (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jean Dooley (2019–2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Linda Flynn (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Marie Sundsboe (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nancy Chapman (2019–2022) — Hip
- Former: Jeannie Bucher (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Joyce Wood (2019–2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Bette Krepelin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Beverly Olson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Connie Loeschner (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Diane Mylymuk (2019) — Building Cha
- Former: Joan McDowell (2019) — Director
- Former: Lila Sandschute (2019) — Assistant to
- Former: Lou Cobb (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Society of Fallbrook
How much does Angel Society of Fallbrook give each year?
Angel Society of Fallbrook gave $144K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $132K across 12 grants.
What is Angel Society of Fallbrook's typical grant size?
Angel Society of Fallbrook's median grant in 2026 was $9,850, and its average grant was $12,025, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Angel Society of Fallbrook that year got $7K on average.
Where does Angel Society of Fallbrook give grants?
Angel Society of Fallbrook gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fallbrook, CA (10 grants).
Does Angel Society of Fallbrook give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Angel Society of Fallbrook's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are Angel Society of Fallbrook's largest grantees?
Angel Society of Fallbrook's largest 2026 grantees include Fallbrook Union High School ($35,000), North Cty Boys & Girls Club ($20,000) and Fallbrook Food Pantry ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Angel Society of Fallbrook?
Angel Society of Fallbrook reported $775K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $379K.
What does Angel Society of Fallbrook fund?
The organization’s stated purpose is “to fund, support and enhance charitable projects and programs of community or social welfare, in but not limited to, the greater Fallbrook area.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Angel Society of Fallbrook?
Angel Society of Fallbrook has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Angel Society of Fallbrook's EIN?
Angel Society of Fallbrook's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3258567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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