England Family Foundation
The England Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 134 grants totaling $3,916,090. The foundation’s current grant program describes its aim as amplifying local solutions for inclusive prosperity in Washington, DC, with priorities including economic justice and community safety.
England Family Foundation at a glance
In short: England Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 134 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in District of Columbia. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,916,090
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 134
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,225
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $97,223,442
- +9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (50 of 134, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% 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 England Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Invitation Only
-
The current grant program accepts unsolicited inquiries through an online portal. Prospective applicants may complete an eligibility questionnaire; organizations that meet the criteria may be invited to a 30-minute virtual conversation. Full proposals are by invitation, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The program says applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations. Separately, the 2024 filing says applications should be submitted in writing with an annual report, an IRS determination letter, and other organizational information. It also states that the foundation is organized for charitable, scientific, literary, and educational tax-exempt purposes, and that organizations must be organized in the United States or its possessions, with grant funds used there.
- Review Cycle
- The current program says grant decisions are made twice a year, in October and May.
- Deadline
- The current program says grant decisions are made twice a year, in October and May.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard England
Mailing address: 4800 Hampden Lane Suite 233, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 327-0030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from England Family Foundation
Who England Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Building Bridges Across the River ($266K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
593 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 466 grants of 593 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The current grant program describes a focus on local solutions in Washington, DC. In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, followed by California (15%), Maryland (9%), Massachusetts (7%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 134 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is England Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 50 of 134 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.9M (2023) to $4.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 134 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Bridges Across the River Richmond, CA | General Operating Support | $266,347 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $156,000 |
| Education Forwward DC Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $150,923 |
| DC Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $144,932 |
| Sitar Arts Center Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $133,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Beverly Hills, CA | General Operating Support | $131,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $127,000 |
| Project Create NY, NY | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| DC Public Education Fund Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $107,152 |
| Anti-Defamation League Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $106,756 |
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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 | $97,223,442 | $7,587,722 | $5,152,007 | $3,916,090 | 134 | $4,494,845 | $6,867,820 | $4,581,813 |
| 2023 | $89,003,370 | $2,753,461 | $3,821,715 | $2,902,883 | 105 | $3,310,692 | $2,242,438 | $4,051,920 |
| 2022 | $66,025,517 | $2,859,048 | $3,937,704 | $3,000,388 | 119 | $3,292,374 | $2,187,572 | $4,004,612 |
| 2021 | $67,104,173 | $7,392,330 | $5,090,335 | $4,144,098 | 127 | $4,407,322 | $5,781,799 | $4,376,841 |
| 2020 | $64,802,178 | $4,228,772 | $4,490,012 | $3,623,339 | 108 | — | $1,730,501 | $3,721,429 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant program identifies economic justice and community safety as strategic priorities and says it prioritizes organizations addressing systemic inequalities and fostering youth leadership. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, DC Central Kitchen says it uses food to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities, while preparing people facing high barriers to employment for culinary careers. Life Pieces to Masterpieces describes its work as supporting the development of Black boys and young men in underserved Washington, DC wards. Peace for DC says it works to end gun violence and build a peaceful city through community violence intervention, trauma healing, and other strategies.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in youth development, hospice care, consumer legal rights, and fiscal sponsorship. These are grantee-stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 134 grants totaling $3,916,090. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $266,347, with a median of $17,500. The largest listed grants included $266,347 to Building Bridges Across the River, $156,000 to Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC, $150,923 to Education Forward DC, $144,932 to DC Central Kitchen, and $133,250 to Sitar Arts Center. Each of these grants was designated for general operating support.
Other 2024 grants included $127,000 to Life Pieces to Masterpieces, $106,730 to Peace for DC, $75,000 to the Multicultural Career Intern Program, $65,000 to the Latin American Youth Center, and $55,000 to Montgomery Hospice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard England Jr as president, Joan Nonie England Akman as vice president, Sara Akman Lange as secretary, Jonathan Akman as treasurer, Erin Gistaro Akman as trustee, and Hannah Hahn as executive director.
England Family Foundation is led by Hannah Hahn, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah Hahn
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$92K (2023) → $215K (2024)
Richard England Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Gistaro Akman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Akman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Akman Lange
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Nonie England Akman
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Erin Gistaro (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nonie Akman (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Alex Akman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alexander England (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Diana England (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Evan Peugh (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Justine England (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leah Gelb (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to Hannah Hahn (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about England Family Foundation
How much does England Family Foundation give each year?
England Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 134 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 105 grants.
What is England Family Foundation's typical grant size?
England Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $29,225, across 134 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from England Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does England Family Foundation give grants?
England Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (79 grants), Boston, MA (8 grants), Philadelphia, PA (6 grants) and Bethesda, MD (6 grants).
Does England Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of England Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (134 of 134) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are England Family Foundation's largest grantees?
England Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Building Bridges Across the River ($266,347), Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC ($156,000) and Education Forwward DC ($150,923), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is England Family Foundation?
England Family Foundation reported $97.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does England Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant program identifies economic justice and community safety as strategic priorities and says it prioritizes organizations addressing systemic inequalities and fostering youth leadership. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from England Family Foundation?
The current grant program accepts unsolicited inquiries through an online portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is England Family Foundation's EIN?
England Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1691418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does England Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 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). England Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/england-family-foundation-morg_90f85746dd2d4cf88927458ff79f034b
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