The Angell Foundation
The Angell Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It makes grants for transformative opportunities in education, food equity, and leadership, with a stated commitment to equity and to helping people reach their full potential.
The Angell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Angell Foundation gave $6.2M across 118 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in California. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,216,022
- Grants made (2025)
- 118
- Average grant
- $52,678
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $127,234,664
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (44 of 115, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Angell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its process begins with an invitation to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI); staff take an average of 6 to 8 weeks after LOI submission to determine whether a project is eligible for a full proposal. Only invited organizations may submit a full grant proposal through the Foundation’s online portal. Applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation does not fund political organizations or campaigns; fundraising activities, benefit sponsorships, advertisements, or sponsored tables; capital projects, unrestricted endowments, or deficit reduction; individuals; or internationally based or focused projects. It also does not fund organizations that discriminate on specified grounds, including race, disability, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11150 W Olympic Blvd 910, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 475-9700
Website: https://angellfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Angell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern CA Grantmakers ($375K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
622 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 336 grants of 622 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation identifies Southern California and New England as its geographic priorities. In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to Massachusetts, 9% to New York, and 5% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 118 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Angell Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 44 of 115 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.2M (2025) to $7.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 118 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders up Pasadena, CA | Education as Opportunity | $250,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy New York, NY | Special Projects | $250,000 |
| Rockwood Leadership Institute San Francisco, CA | Transformational Leadership | $250,000 |
| Southern CA Grantmakers Los Angeles, CA | Transformational Leadership | $225,000 |
| Alliance for Children's Right Los Angeles, CA | Education as Opportunity | $200,000 |
| Campaign for College Opportunity Boston, MA | Education as Opportunity | $200,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Education as Opportunity | $200,000 |
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA | Transformational Leadership | $200,000 |
| Urban Farming Institute Mattapan, MA | Food Equity | $150,000 |
| College Access Plan Providence, RI | Education as Opportunity | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,234,664 | $12,904,298 | $8,800,068 | $6,216,022 | 118 | $7,597,652 | $7,326,464 | $7,796,900 |
| 2023 | $125,282,251 | $9,553,435 | $9,043,769 | $6,522,500 | 109 | $7,726,715 | $5,933,569 | $6,844,052 |
| 2022 | $124,999,602 | $17,731,734 | $9,517,544 | $6,977,000 | 115 | $8,105,613 | $12,263,599 | $8,270,820 |
| 2021 | $118,335,921 | $5,741,529 | $9,328,568 | $6,932,000 | 137 | — | $4,502,799 | $7,976,031 |
| 2020 | $129,849,291 | $10,821,921 | $8,580,163 | $6,386,000 | 143 | — | $7,275,503 | $6,969,227 |
| 2019 | $124,174,693 | $6,803,359 | $8,039,859 | $6,251,000 | 148 | — | $4,646,760 | $6,905,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Angell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation says it invests in transformative opportunities, cultivates compassionate leaders, and partners with organizations working toward a more equitable world. Its three focus areas are:
- Education As Opportunity: Pathways to college degrees or industry certifications that lead to quality careers, particularly for students ages 16–26 from populations with disparities in postsecondary credential attainment.
- Food Equity: Systemic efforts to provide equitable access to quality food.
- Transformational Leadership: Opportunities to develop leaders’ capacity to make a positive impact in their communities and organizations.
The Foundation says it funds organizations serving populations and communities affected by economic disparity. It looks for effective, values-driven leadership; long-term impact; evidence-based or promising practices; evaluation and learning frameworks; sound financial management; collaboration; and candid, consistent communication. It also favors clear missions and goals and a commitment to a healthy internal culture.
Examples of grantees’ work include Rockwood Leadership Institute, which says it provides leadership and collaboration training, and the Rhode Island Food Policy Council, which says it promotes a more equitable, economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable food system in Rhode Island. Ready to Succeed describes its work as supporting foster youth in college with career advising, professional networks, and paid internships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 118 grants totaling $6,216,022. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $250,000 each to LeadersUp for Education As Opportunity, NEO Philanthropy for Special Projects, and Rockwood Leadership Institute for Transformational Leadership. Other examples include $225,000 to Southern California Grantmakers for Transformational Leadership; $200,000 each to Alliance for Children’s Rights and Heart of Los Angeles for Education As Opportunity; and $150,000 each to Urban Farming Institute and Rhode Island Food Policy Council for Food Equity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Perry Oretzky as president and Angell Roberson Daniels as vice president.
The Angell Foundation is led by Perry Oretzky, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Perry Oretzky
President
President → President & Secretary, 2021
President & Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$195K (2019) → $395K (2025)
Angell Roberson Daniels
Vice President
Executive Director → V-President, 2021
V-President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$170K (2019) → $331K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marian Bukrinsky (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $395K, to Perry Oretzky (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Angell Foundation
How much does The Angell Foundation give each year?
The Angell Foundation gave $6.2M across 118 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Angell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Angell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $52,678, across 118 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Angell Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does The Angell Foundation give grants?
The Angell Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (42 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants) and Oakland, CA (4 grants).
Does The Angell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 118 grants with a stated purpose on The Angell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Transformational Leadership" (24 grants), "Food Equity" (21 grants) and "Education as Opportunity" (21 grants).
Who are The Angell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Angell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southern CA Grantmakers ($375,000 across 2 grants), Leaders up ($250,000) and Neo Philanthropy ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Angell Foundation?
The Angell Foundation reported $127.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.8M (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 Angell Foundation fund?
The Foundation says it invests in transformative opportunities, cultivates compassionate leaders, and partners with organizations working toward a more equitable world. Its three focus areas are: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Angell Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Angell Foundation's EIN?
The Angell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0789717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Angell 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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