The Angelson Family Foundation
The Angelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists 29 grants totaling $609,000.
The Angelson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Angelson Family Foundation gave $609K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $609,000
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,000
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,340,216
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (10 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Angelson 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: 876 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (917) 509-6761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Angelson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Innocents Project New Orleans ($105K). Together the top 10 received $542K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 124 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 60% of grant dollars, followed by Louisiana (17%), New Jersey (16%), Washington, DC (3%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Angelson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 29 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $349K (2020) to $609K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $609K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innocents Project New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $104,700 |
| Institute of International Education New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Classic Stage Company New York, NY | Charitable | $77,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Peconic Community School Aquebogue, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Dormition of the Virgin Mary Southampton, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation Floral Park, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Eastern Long Island Hospital Greenport, NY | Charitable | $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 | $6,340,216 | $876,656 | $658,988 | $609,000 | 29 | $619,460 | $804,175 | $436,934 |
| 2023 | $6,122,548 | $589,673 | $579,350 | $514,150 | 30 | $525,313 | $460,517 | $427,327 |
| 2022 | $6,112,417 | $422,039 | $523,709 | $467,325 | 22 | $480,385 | $295,012 | $460,965 |
| 2021 | $6,214,087 | $121,704 | $394,348 | $354,500 | 23 | $364,517 | $91,315 | $508,014 |
| 2020 | $6,486,731 | $377,304 | $400,697 | $348,725 | 20 | — | $300,951 | $484,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Angelson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $437K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span education, international exchange, public affairs, community services, and the arts. For example, the Institute of International Education describes its purpose as promoting international educational and cultural exchanges, while Rutgers University Foundation says its mission is to support Rutgers in education, research, and public service. Peconic Community School describes its work as providing alternative education for families and students in its community. The Bushwick Starr says it presents new performance works and serves as a neighborhood arts center.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $609,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $104,700, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $104,700 to Innocents Project New Orleans; $100,000 each to the Institute of International Education and Rutgers University Foundation; $77,000 to Classic Stage Company; and $50,000 each to the Council on Foreign Relations and NYU Langone Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Angelson as president and trustee, Marilyn Angelson as chairman and trustee, and Genevieve Angelson, Meredith Angelson, and Jessica Angelson as trustees.
The Angelson Family Foundation is led by Mark Angelson, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Angelson
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Angelson
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Genevieve Angelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jessica Angelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meredith Angelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Angelson Family Foundation
How much does The Angelson Family Foundation give each year?
The Angelson Family Foundation gave $609K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $514K across 30 grants.
What is The Angelson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Angelson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,000, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Angelson Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Angelson Family Foundation give grants?
The Angelson Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (17%) and New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Angelson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Angelson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are The Angelson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Angelson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Innocents Project New Orleans ($104,700), Institute of International Education ($100,000) and Rutgers University Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Angelson Family Foundation?
The Angelson Family Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $619K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $437K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Angelson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span education, international exchange, public affairs, community services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Angelson 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 Angelson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Angelson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8857406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Angelson 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Angelson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-angelson-family-foundation-morg_9013ab59dcf44c709b6cda24907f27d4
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