Engle Family Foundation
The Engle Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Engle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Engle Family Foundation gave $178K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,493
- +260.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,874
- +561.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (94% 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 Engle Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported on its final return and should not be considered a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1206 Morningside Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (312) 399-2989
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Engle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pacific Marine Mamamal Center ($101K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 112 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Colorado, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Engle Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 274% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $21K (2022) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Marine Mamamal Center Irvine, CA | See Above | $101,250 |
| Laguna Beach Art Museum Laguna Beach, CA | See Above | $38,725 |
| Laguna Beach Seniors Inc Laguna Beach, CA | See Above | $10,000 |
| Laguna Beach Playhouse Laguna Beach, CA | See Above | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Lone Tree, CO | See Above. | $8,498 |
| Oro Valley Chamber Foundation Mission Viejo, CA | See Above | $2,500 |
| Sally's Fund Santa Barbara, CA | See Above | $2,500 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | See Above | $1,500 |
| Festival of the Arts Laguna Beach, CA | Further the Goals of the Recipient Organization. | $1,200 |
| Books for Africa Los Angeles, CA | All Contributions Are Made to | $1,020 |
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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 | — | $95,601 | $185,009 | $178,493 | 12 | $180,893 | $85,029 | $3,042 |
| 2023 | $94,901 | $22,936 | $53,466 | $49,470 | 22 | $50,470 | $19,940 | $8,626 |
| 2022 | $119,938 | $10,669 | $25,350 | $20,810 | 17 | $21,810 | $7,129 | $10,838 |
| 2021 | $135,126 | $4,575 | $56,412 | $47,745 | 27 | $48,745 | — | $13,068 |
| 2020 | $186,956 | $38,536 | $115,685 | $107,018 | 34 | — | $30,869 | $15,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Engle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a marine mammal center, an art museum, a playhouse, senior-serving organizations, a human rights organization, and other charitable organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Laguna Beach Seniors Inc. says its mission is to enhance seniors’ lives through programs, services, and advocacy promoting independence, wellness, and community. Sally’s Fund describes its mission as helping Laguna Beach seniors live independently through transportation and other essential services. Human Rights Watch says it defends people’s rights worldwide by investigating abuses, publicizing facts, and pressing those in power to respect rights and secure justice. Laguna Beach Live says it aims to increase participation in diverse musical experiences through accessible, affordable live performances and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $178,493. Grants ranged from $300 to $101,250, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards listed were $101,250 to Pacific Marine Mammal Center and $38,725 to Laguna Beach Art Museum. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to Laguna Beach Seniors Inc. and Laguna Beach Playhouse, and $8,498 to Schwab Charitable. The foundation also gave $2,500 to Sally’s Fund, $1,500 to Human Rights Watch, and $1,000 to Laguna Beach Live.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists S Cody Engle as president and director, and Deborah Engle as vice president and director.
Engle Family Foundation is led by S. Cody Engle, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Cody Engle
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Engle
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Engle Family Foundation
How much does Engle Family Foundation give each year?
Engle Family Foundation gave $178K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 22 grants.
What is Engle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Engle Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $14,874, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Engle Family Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does Engle Family Foundation give grants?
Engle Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laguna Beach, CA (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Engle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Engle Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Above" (10 grants).
Who are Engle Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Engle Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pacific Marine Mamamal Center ($101,250), Laguna Beach Art Museum ($38,725) and Laguna Beach Seniors Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Engle Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a marine mammal center, an art museum, a playhouse, senior-serving organizations, a human rights organization, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Engle Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Engle Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Engle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Engle Family Foundation's EIN?
Engle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3497311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Engle 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
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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). Engle Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/engle-family-foundation-morg_f19f14291114494b8873176d21fd7b84
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