Angels Among US Inc
Angels Among US Inc is a private foundation based in Garden City, Idaho. It says it helps people in need in the Treasure Valley by providing funds to individuals and local nonprofit organizations, and describes its work as assisting people and organizations in need in the surrounding Boise area.
Angels Among US Inc at a glance
In short: Angels Among US Inc gave $4.8M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $103K), mostly in Colorado. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,847,698
- +123.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,143
- +94.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $9,856,501
- -8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (14 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (51% 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 Angels Among US Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Angie Harrison as the contact. An application should include sufficient information for the trustees to evaluate the applicant’s needs. The filing states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Angie Harrison
Mailing address: 10151 W River Rock Lane, Garden City, ID 83714
Phone: (208) 853-1279
Website: https://www.aauinc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Angels Among US Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Augustine Institute Inc ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 207 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its community work as centered on the Treasure Valley and the surrounding Boise area. In 2024, Colorado recipients received 51% of grant dollars, Idaho recipients 19%, New York recipients 11%, Ohio recipients 6%, and Minnesota recipients 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Angels Among US Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 47 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 964% of 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 $1.9M (2020) to $4.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustine Institute Inc Greenwood Village, CO | Education | $2,000,000 |
| St Michael's Family Protection Institute Inc Rochester, NY | Humanitarian | $535,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students Golden, CO | Education | $430,948 |
| UMD Catholic Campus Ministries Duluth, MN | Religious | $250,000 |
| St Paul Center for Biblical Theology Steubenville, OH | Religious | $236,283 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch Boise, ID | Humanitarian | $202,934 |
| Bishop Kelly Foundation Inc Boise, ID | Religious | $131,489 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise Boise, ID | Religious | $130,738 |
| Ignatitus Press San Francisco, CA | Religious | $120,000 |
| St Alphonsus Foundation Inc Wallace, ID | Religious | $100,600 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,856,501 | $4,485,995 | $4,893,648 | $4,847,698 | 47 | $4,848,215 | $406,303 | $503,070 |
| 2023 | $10,752,559 | $5,201,800 | $2,191,793 | $2,169,546 | 41 | $2,170,227 | $294,523 | $438,739 |
| 2022 | $6,994,154 | $7,714,658 | $4,299,708 | $4,279,683 | 37 | $4,282,776 | $13,633 | $170,426 |
| 2021 | $3,796,476 | $3,208,460 | $2,174,740 | $2,170,987 | 36 | $2,173,280 | $3,989 | $123,772 |
| 2020 | $2,723,010 | $2,517,325 | $1,877,244 | $1,874,725 | 46 | — | $22,669 | $95,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Angels Among US Inc reported a distributable amount of $503K 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
The foundation’s website describes its mission as helping those in need in the Treasure Valley community through funding for individuals and local nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grants included education, humanitarian, and religious purposes.
Grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Idaho Youth Ranch says it provides programs and services for Idaho youth that nurture hope, healing, and resilience. Genesis Community Health says it provides transitional primary health care, social support, and spiritual support to low-income, uninsured people in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. Bishop Kelly Foundation says it supports Bishop Kelly High School through scholarships, operations, and capital improvements. Mission to the Beloved says it preaches the Gospel and serves poor people, working primarily in Haiti.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $4,847,698. Grant amounts ranged from $37 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $19,000. Among the largest awards were $2,000,000 to Augustine Institute for education, $535,000 to St Michael’s Family Protection Institute for humanitarian purposes, and $430,948 to Fellowship of Catholic University Students for education. Other notable awards included $250,000 to UMD Catholic Campus Ministries and $236,283 to St Paul Center for Biblical Theology, both for religious purposes, and $202,934 to Idaho Youth Ranch for humanitarian purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angie Harrison as president, Kirsten Heffner as vice president, Linda Morris as secretary, Susan Thometz as treasurer, and Teresa Tavelli as a member.
Angels Among US Inc is led by Angie Harrison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angie Harrison
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Heffner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Thometz
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Tavelli
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Morris
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amber Mallet (2020) — Secretary
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 Angels Among US Inc
How much does Angels Among US Inc give each year?
Angels Among US Inc gave $4.8M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 41 grants.
What is Angels Among US Inc's typical grant size?
Angels Among US Inc's median grant in 2024 was $19,000, and its average grant was $103,143, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Angels Among US Inc that year got $50K on average.
Where does Angels Among US Inc give grants?
Angels Among US Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (19%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (17 grants), Steubenville, OH (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Angels Among US Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Angels Among US Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (23 grants), "Humanitarian" (16 grants) and "Education" (7 grants).
Who are Angels Among US Inc's largest grantees?
Angels Among US Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Augustine Institute Inc ($2,000,000), St Michael's Family Protection Institute Inc ($535,000) and Fellowship of Catholic University Students ($430,948), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Angels Among US Inc?
Angels Among US Inc reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $503K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Angels Among US Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as helping those in need in the Treasure Valley community through funding for individuals and local nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grants included education, humanitarian, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Angels Among US Inc?
The 2024 filing lists Angie Harrison as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Angels Among US Inc's EIN?
Angels Among US Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4682140. 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Angels Among US Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/angels-among-us-inc-morg_65c197b6c5534cd08a192f435de5e4a5
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