England Family Foundation
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
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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 SupportRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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