David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation
The David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports $48,000 in grants to 23 organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian response, food assistance, and other areas reflected in the grantees’ stated missions.
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation gave $48K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +29.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,087
- +29.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $368,498
- +89.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 135 Riverview Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1918
Phone: (412) 781-3295
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (31%) and New York (29%), followed by the District of Columbia (8%), Maine (8%), and Illinois (5%). These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Feeding America (Amer 2ND Harvest) Chicago, IL | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Pittsburgh, PA | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Westside Food Pantry Southwest Harbor, ME | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| Wm J Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,500 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | All grants are for the purpose of the exempt org | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368,498 | $224,463 | $50,433 | $48,000 | 23 | $49,558 | $29,947 | $43,558 |
| 2024 | $194,468 | $15,893 | $39,660 | $37,000 | 23 | $38,476 | $15,569 | $36,308 |
| 2023 | $218,465 | $60,649 | $37,825 | $36,000 | 23 | $37,265 | $60,364 | $32,628 |
| 2022 | $195,602 | $14,027 | $38,633 | $36,500 | 25 | $37,725 | $13,752 | $35,364 |
| 2021 | $220,697 | $49,183 | $38,865 | $36,750 | 26 | $37,893 | $48,926 | $35,110 |
| 2020 | $209,891 | $6,095 | $31,680 | $29,850 | 24 | — | $13,797 | $29,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; the Greater Boston Food Bank describes distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites; and Green Empowerment says it works with local partners to provide renewable energy and safe water. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address Native students and tribal college education, homelessness, women’s health and rights, and children’s well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $48,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest reported grant was $5,000 to the International Rescue Committee. Other notable grants included $2,500 each to Doctors Without Borders, Feeding America, the Greater Boston Food Bank, Oxfam America, Planned Parenthood in Pittsburgh, USA for UNHCR, Westside Food Pantry, and the William J. Brennan Center for Justice. The filing states that all grants were for the purpose of the recipient organization’s exemption.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen A. Engel, Alexandra SE Edgecombe, and Peter L. Engel as trustees.
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexandra Se Edgecombe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter L. Engel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Engel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation
How much does David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation give each year?
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation gave $48K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 23 grants.
What is David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,087, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation give grants?
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($5,000), Doctors Without Borders ($2,500) and Feeding America (Amer 2ND Harvest) ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation?
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation reported $368K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation's EIN?
David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6874900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David & Margaret Engel Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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