The Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1988 and based in Birmingham, Alabama. The foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 63-0989498.
Key facts about Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation
- EIN
- 63-0989498
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,131
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- Average grant
- $2,148
- Median grant
- $720
- Total assets
- $150,299
- Primary geography
- Alabama (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation's 55 itemized 2024 grants were Alabama (74%), New York (11%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (38 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants). None of its 55 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (42 grants), "Educational" (6 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$150K
-33.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$118K
-38.1% YoY
Grant Count
55
-19.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-23.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus is giving to Jewish agencies and programs. The foundation also supports civic, religious, educational, and medical organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$3,000
Average Grant
amount varies between $18 and $40,016 depending on the year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama, with some grants extending to New York and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 55 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $150,299
- Total Revenues: $47,131
- Total Expenses: $122,604
- Total Giving: $107,000-$118,131
- Giving Rate: 71.3% of assets
- Investment Income and Dividends: $4,206
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $150,299 | $225,772 | $381,705 |
| Revenue | $47,131 | $10,101 | $26,455 |
| Expenses | $122,604 | $198,008 | $191,677 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $119,002 | $192,240 | $186,849 |
| Net Investment Income | $43,529 | $4,645 | $22,455 |
| Distributable Amount | $13,189 | $18,994 | $29,619 |
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
345 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Chabad of Alabama ($18,600), Ne Miles Jewish Day School ($12,500), University of Alabama ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHABAD OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, AL | CIVC | $18,600 |
| NE MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM, AL | EDUCATIONAL | $12,500 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA TUSCALOOSA, AL | EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EVANSTON, IL | EDUCATIONAL | $8,650 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY | CIVIC | $6,250 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DIST COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY | CIVIC | $5,400 |
| FAITH IN ACTION ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, AL | CIVIC | $5,000 |
| RED MOUNTAIN THEATER BIRMINGHAM, AL | CIVIC | $5,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION DENVER, CO | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| JDFR BIRMINGHAM, AL | CIVIC | $3,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA R ENGEL | PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR | 7.5 | — |
| ALAN Z ENGEL | VP/ SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA ENGEL HINES | TREASURER/ DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 505 20th Street North, Suite 1150 Birmingham, AL 35203-4620
Telephone: 205-221-4000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary focus is giving to Jewish agencies and programs. The foundation also supports civic, religious, educational, and medical organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation?
**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Made 25 grants in 2024 totaling approximately $107,000-$118,000 • Median grant size: $3,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $19,000 • Average grant amount varies between $18 and $40,016 depending on the year **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Chabad of Alabama: $18,600 • Ne Miles Jewish Day School: $12,500 • Northwestern University: $8,650 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Where does Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama, with some grants extending to New York and Massachusetts.
What size grants does Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation award?
In 2024, Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation awarded 55 grants totaling $118K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation's EIN?
Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0989498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.