The Angel Family Foundation
The Angel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 21 grants totaling $1,720,993, with grants supporting organizations in North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Washington, DC, and New York.
The Angel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Angel Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,720,993
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,952
- +109.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,800
- Total assets
- $23,989,550
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (57% 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 The Angel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rcm PO Box 5016, New York, NY 10185-5016
Phone: (212) 549-5544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Angel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Carolina State University Foundation Inc ($925K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 60 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in North Carolina (57%) and Texas (35%), followed by Colorado (6%), Washington, DC (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Angel Family Foundation gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% 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 (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 $1.3M (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | General Support | $925,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | General Support | $600,000 |
| Space for Humanity Denver, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| La Luz Education Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Carolina Christian Radio Inc Wilmington, NC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center Avon, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Huts for Vets Basalt, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $23,989,550 | $1,162,451 | $2,093,671 | $1,720,993 | 21 | $1,998,679 | $1,067,959 | $3,083,064 |
| 2023 | $24,925,085 | $713,338 | $1,709,931 | $1,407,790 | 36 | $1,621,869 | $757,940 | $2,653,532 |
| 2022 | $25,924,958 | $1,420,493 | $1,649,423 | $1,495,294 | 1 | $1,896,483 | $1,420,493 | $2,242,003 |
| 2021 | $26,153,071 | $396,106 | $1,618,314 | $1,450,330 | 1 | $1,453,503 | $624,609 | $2,246,410 |
| 2020 | $27,375,279 | $1,503,787 | $1,438,312 | $1,285,803 | 1 | — | $573,899 | $1,763,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Angel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M 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 general support for a university, charitable and humanitarian organizations, and arts organizations. For example, Baylor University describes its mission as educating students for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment. Vilar Performing Arts Center says it promotes appreciation of the arts and educates the public through performances.
Other grantees describe work in distinct areas: Samaritan’s Purse provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine; Manna Food Bank works to end hunger in western North Carolina; and Prison Fellowship works on criminal justice reform and supports people affected by incarceration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $1,720,993. Grants ranged from $500 to $925,000, with a median grant of $7,800. The largest awards included $925,000 to North Carolina State University Foundation and $600,000 to Baylor University, both for general support. Other 2024 grants included $50,000 to Space for Humanity, $25,000 to La Luz Education, and $25,000 to Samaritan’s Purse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Logan Angel as director and trustee, and Mason Angel, Dolores W. Angel, and Stephen F. Angel as trustees.
The Angel Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Logan Angel
Director & Trustee
Trustee → Director & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Mason Angel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Dolores W. Angel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen F. Angel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $186K, to Logan Angel (Director and Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Angel Family Foundation
How much does The Angel Family Foundation give each year?
The Angel Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 36 grants.
What is The Angel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Angel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,800, and its average grant was $81,952, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Angel Family Foundation give grants?
The Angel Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (35%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants), Wilmington, NC (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does The Angel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Angel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Angel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Angel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North Carolina State University Foundation Inc ($925,000), Baylor University ($600,000) and Space for Humanity ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Angel Family Foundation?
The Angel Family Foundation reported $24.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (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 The Angel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for a university, charitable and humanitarian organizations, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Angel Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Angel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Angel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2816498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Angel 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). The Angel Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-angel-family-foundation-morg_0f7e5f51e22f47ecaef3c62b041ebd57
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