The Angelo Family Foundation
The Angelo Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Rafael, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations and stated that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
The Angelo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Angelo Family Foundation gave $302K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $302,253
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,393
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,251,512
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (48% 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 Angelo Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6106, San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 981-2966
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Angelo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($100K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 72 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (48%), Florida (35%), Maryland (8%), Colorado (7%) and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Angelo Family Foundation gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $267K (2021) to $445K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $302K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | Donor Advised Fund for the Processing of Grants | $99,673 |
| American Friends of Tenufa Bakehila Baltimore, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Safe Climbing Association Boulder, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Synapse School Menlo Park, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Palo Alto Museum & Zoo Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School Palo Alto, CA | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $14,080 |
| Embarcadero Media Foundation Palo Alto, CA | Palo Alto Holiday Fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Palo Alto Museum & Zoo Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Palo Alto Museum & Zoo Palo Alto, CA | 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 | $6,251,512 | $326,581 | $414,724 | $302,253 | 21 | $308,978 | $220,834 | $297,687 |
| 2023 | $6,339,655 | $257,539 | $472,153 | $345,883 | 17 | $373,822 | $167,371 | $315,192 |
| 2022 | $6,554,269 | $329,430 | $474,840 | $359,998 | 21 | $373,134 | $237,724 | $358,446 |
| 2021 | $6,699,679 | $364,204 | $359,810 | $267,000 | 10 | $272,401 | $276,795 | $366,103 |
| 2020 | $6,695,675 | $288,518 | $638,648 | $445,000 | 3 | — | $270,965 | $364,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Angelo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $298K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, American Friends of Tenufa Bakehila says it funds critical home repairs for families living in poverty in Israel; Synapse School describes its work as providing K–8 academic education; and the American Safe Climbing Association says it works to improve climbing safety through equipment replacement and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $302,253. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $99,673, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its larger 2024 grants were $99,673 to Schwab Charitable for a donor-advised fund to process grants; $25,000 to American Friends of Tenufa Bakehila for general support; $20,000 each to the American Safe Climbing Association and Synapse School for general support; and $15,000 to Friends of Palo Alto Museum & Zoo for general support. Other reported grants included $15,000 to Kehillah Jewish High School for its annual fund, $14,080 to the school for general support, and $10,000 to Embarcadero Media Foundation for the Palo Alto Holiday Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lauren Angelo is listed as president and secretary on the 2024 filing.
The Angelo Family Foundation is led by Lauren Angelo, President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Angelo
President & Secretary
President & Sect'y → President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Angelo (2020) — V. President
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 The Angelo Family Foundation
How much does The Angelo Family Foundation give each year?
The Angelo Family Foundation gave $302K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $346K across 17 grants.
What is The Angelo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Angelo Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,393, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Angelo Family Foundation give grants?
The Angelo Family Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palo Alto, CA (11 grants) and San Mateo, CA (2 grants).
Does The Angelo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Angelo Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Angelo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Angelo Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($99,673), Friends of Palo Alto Museum & Zoo ($35,000 across 3 grants) and Kehillah Jewish High School ($29,080 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Angelo Family Foundation?
The Angelo Family Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $309K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $298K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Angelo Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Angelo Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Angelo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Angelo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8004661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Angelo 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 Angelo Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-angelo-family-foundation-morg_8488f465732d42ed97f24105e4aa830d
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