The Engel Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 2004 in Georgia, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic purposes. The foundation is located at 505 20th Street North, Suite 1150, Birmingham, AL 35203-4620.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$62K
-88.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
-92.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+52.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent available data (2023), the foundation awarded total grants of $520,578. Typical grant awards range from $25 to $235,186.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, New York, and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $67,701
- Total Giving: $520,578
- Revenue: $41,300
- Total Expenses: $524,000
- Total Liabilities: $3,200
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $67,701 | $553,606 |
| Revenue | $2,286 | $41,289 | $43,734 |
| Expenses | $66,788 | $524,427 | $254,057 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $62,797 | $521,124 | $246,851 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $37,986 | $37,206 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,749 | $20,646 | $35,958 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILENE L ENGEL | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LISA ENGEL | SECRETARY | — | — |
| ILANA J ENGEL | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | — | — |
Contact Information
- Telephone: 205-328-3120
- Address: 505 20th Street North, Suite 1150, Birmingham, AL 35203-4620
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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