England Family Foundation

BETHESDA, MD EIN: 52-1691418 Website

The England Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Established in June 1990, the organization operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities in the Washington, D.C. region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$97.2M

+9.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.9M

+34.9% YoY

Grant Count

134

+27.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

+5.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, England Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation demonstrates a commitment to responsive, emergency-focused grantmaking. Recent activity includes deploying $1 million in emergency funds to support District of Columbia residents affected by federal pay and SNAP benefit freezes. The foundation has provided grants to organizations including Bread for the City and Martha's Table.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Washington, D.C. area, with particular attention to supporting local residents and community-based organizations serving low-income populations.

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $6.3M (79%)

California $502K (6%)

Maryland $456K (6%)

New York $287K (4%)

Massachusetts $191K (2%)

Georgia $50K (1%)

Louisiana $50K (1%)

Texas $39K (0%)

+12 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Missouri North Carolina New York Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia Washington

Cities

AnnapolisArlingtonAtlantaAustinBaltimoreBeavertnBeavertonBethesdaBeverly HillsBladensburgBostonBurtonsvilleCharlestonCharlottesvilleChevy ChaseDallasDenverGreeleyIrvineJamaica Plain

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $89 million
Annual Revenue: $2.75 million
Annual Expenses: $3.82 million
Total Liabilities: $9,170

The foundation maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent annual giving capacity.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$97,223,442	$89,003,370	$66,025,517
Revenue	$7,587,722	$2,753,461	$2,859,048
Expenses	$5,152,007	$3,821,715	$3,937,704
Qualifying Distributions	$4,494,845	$3,310,692	$3,292,374
Net Investment Income	$6,867,820	$2,242,438	$2,187,572
Distributable Amount	$4,581,813	$4,051,920	$4,004,612

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

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from England Family Foundation

Foundation

England Family Foundation Grant

ENGLAND FAMILY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Building Bridges Across the River ($266,347), Education Forwward Dc ($150,923), Dc Central Kitchen ($144,932).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MASSACHUSETTS MELBOURNE, FL	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,000
AMAF WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE GAZA EMERGENCY RELIEF WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND REDDING, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,000
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE BETHESDA, MD	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$65,000
AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS REDDING, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$25,000
ANACOSTIA WATERSHED SOCIETY NEWTON, CT	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$1,500
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$106,756
AVODAH WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Hannah Hahn was named Executive Director of the England Family Foundation, recognized as a leader in local philanthropy.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RICHARD ENGLAND JR	PRESIDENT	20	—
JOAN NONIE ENGLAND AKMAN	VICE PRESIDENT	2	—
SARA AKMAN LANGE	SECRETARY	1	—
JONATHAN AKMAN	TREASURER	2	—
ERIN GISTARO AKMAN	TRUSTEE	1	—
HANNAH HAHN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$215,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation deployed $1 million in emergency funds to support District of Columbia residents affected by federal pay and SNAP benefit freezes, directing resources to organizations providing food assistance and social services to vulnerable populations in the region.

England Family Foundation Deploys $1 Million in Emergency Funds to Support

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from England Family Foundation?

Where does England Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Washington, D.C. area, with particular attention to supporting local residents and community-based organizations serving low-income populations.

What size grants does England Family Foundation award?

In 2024, England Family Foundation awarded 134 grants totaling $3.9M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is England Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, England Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.