Small Angels Foundation and Endowment
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. It provides small financial gifts intended to make a significant difference in people’s lives, including gifts for educational, medical, and other purposes. Its website says it works with case managers at charitable organizations rather than directly with applicants.
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment at a glance
In short: Small Angels Foundation and Endowment gave $19K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,518
- -63.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,683
- -66.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $280,700
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Small Angels Foundation and Endowment
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Case managers at charitable organizations may submit a gift request, but the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The website describes a board review process; the 2024 filing directs applicants to contact the foundation for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Small Angels Foundation And Endowme
Mailing address: 4770 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 631-3300
Website: https://www.smallangelsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Small Angels Foundation and Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brian Kelly ($3K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($9,791), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it provides small financial gifts to people in Orange County. In 2024, 95% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Small Angels Foundation and Endowment gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $51K (2019). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Kelly Costa Mesa, CA | Assist to Needy Person. | $3,445 |
| David Peralta Fountain Valley, CA | Assist to Needy Person. | $2,865 |
| Kimberly Rojas Fountain Valley, CA | Assist to Needy Person. | $2,417 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,791 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,700 | $17,500 | $20,668 | $18,518 | 11 | $18,518 | — |
| 2023 | $283,868 | $54,000 | $55,211 | $50,762 | 10 | $50,762 | — |
| 2022 | $285,079 | $46,516 | $51,628 | $49,521 | 18 | $49,521 | $16 |
| 2021 | $290,191 | $50,063 | $30,578 | $26,402 | 12 | $26,402 | $63 |
| 2020 | $270,706 | $4,955 | $18,083 | $16,147 | 12 | — | $173 |
| 2019 | $283,834 | $55,907 | $55,392 | $50,940 | 20 | — | $737 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its aim as providing gifts that change a person’s life trajectory for the better. Examples it gives include orthodontic care for a child, a bed for children, and a laptop for a college student. It says gifts can be up to $7,500.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $18,518. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,445, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $3,445 to Brian Kelly, $2,865 to David Peralta, and $2,417 to Kimberly Rojas, each for assistance to a needy person. It also reported $2,291 to an individual recipient Service and $2,000 to IPA Future Fund.
The website says case managers from charitable organizations may submit gift requests explaining the recommendation, the gift’s purpose, and how it could change the recipient’s life. The board reviews requests and may ask follow-up questions. If approved, the foundation may purchase a gift from a vendor or provide funds to the referring charitable organization to purchase it; it does not provide cash directly to applicants. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing directs applicants to contact the foundation for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerald A. Klein as President & CEO, and Roberto G. Brutocao, Severio Worthington, Mark Wilson, and Michael Burnett as directors.
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment is led by Gerald A. Klein, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald A. Klein
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Burnett
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberto G. Brutocao
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Severio Worthington
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Angus Macpherson (2019) — Director
- Former: Charles Kosmont (2019) — Director
- Former: Christian Dubia (2019) — Director
- Former: Ira D. Lebovic (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Small Angels Foundation and Endowment
How much does Small Angels Foundation and Endowment give each year?
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment gave $19K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 10 grants.
What is Small Angels Foundation and Endowment's typical grant size?
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,683, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Small Angels Foundation and Endowment give grants?
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fountain Valley, CA (2 grants).
Does Small Angels Foundation and Endowment give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Small Angels Foundation and Endowment's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist to Needy Person." (4 grants).
Who are Small Angels Foundation and Endowment's largest grantees?
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment's largest 2024 grantees include Brian Kelly ($3,445), David Peralta ($2,865) and Kimberly Rojas ($2,417), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($9,791), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Small Angels Foundation and Endowment?
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment reported $281K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What does Small Angels Foundation and Endowment fund?
The foundation’s website describes its aim as providing gifts that change a person’s life trajectory for the better. Examples it gives include orthodontic care for a child, a bed for children, and a laptop for a college student. It says gifts can be up to $7,500. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Small Angels Foundation and Endowment?
Case managers at charitable organizations may submit a gift request, but the foundation makes 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 ↑
What is Small Angels Foundation and Endowment's EIN?
Small Angels Foundation and Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1268716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Small Angels Foundation and Endowment 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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