The Engel Foundation Inc
The Engel Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. It made grants to charitable organizations, but its 2024 filing states that it officially ceased operations as of December 31, 2024.
The Engel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Engel Foundation Inc gave $62K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,716
- -88.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -92.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,286
- +52.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $231
- Primary geography
- Alabama (99% 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 Engel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 505 North 20Th Street 1150, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 328-3120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Engel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ilene Engel Charitable Fund ($59K). Together the top 6 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
441 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 432 grants of 441 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 1% to recipients in California. The filing also reported 0% shares for Georgia and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Engel Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2024) to $521K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ilene Engel Charitable Fund Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $59,286 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $1,800 |
| Nova Ukraine Stanford, CA | Support of Programs | $312 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting Atlanta, GA | Support of Programs | $150 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Support of Programs | $100 |
| Miscelaneous Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $68 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing reports the following amounts by year. The foundation stated that at its December 31, 2024 dissolution, no assets remained.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,286 | $66,788 | $61,716 | 6 | $62,797 | — | $2,749 |
| 2023 | $67,701 | $41,289 | $524,427 | $520,578 | 77 | $521,124 | $37,986 | $20,646 |
| 2022 | $553,606 | $43,734 | $254,057 | $244,674 | 109 | $246,851 | $37,206 | $35,958 |
| 2021 | $756,536 | $53,612 | $257,015 | $249,152 | 124 | $251,118 | $47,715 | $53,196 |
| 2020 | $962,815 | $99,998 | $288,973 | $278,668 | 125 | — | $92,270 | $57,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Engel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 went to organizations including a charitable fund and organizations engaged in diabetes research, humanitarian aid, public broadcasting, and leukemia and lymphoma support. Nova Ukraine, which received a grant, describes its mission as supporting Ukraine and its people, including vulnerable populations such as children, refugees, internally displaced people, and wounded defenders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $61,716. Grant amounts ranged from $68 to $59,286, with a median of $231. The largest grants were $59,286 to ILENE ENGEL CHARITABLE FUND and $1,800 to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION, both in Birmingham, Alabama. Other listed grants were $312 to NOVA UKRAINE, $150 to GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, $100 to LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, and $68 to MISCELANEOUS.
The foundation states that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists ILENE L ENGEL as president, LISA ENGEL as secretary, and ILANA J ENGEL as vice president and treasurer.
The Engel Foundation Inc is led by Ilene L. Engel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ilene L. Engel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ilana J. Engel
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Engel
Secretary
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 Engel Foundation Inc
How much does The Engel Foundation Inc give each year?
The Engel Foundation Inc gave $62K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $521K across 77 grants.
What is The Engel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Engel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $231, and its average grant was $10,286, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Engel Foundation Inc give grants?
The Engel Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does The Engel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Engel Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Programs" (6 grants).
Who are The Engel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Engel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ilene Engel Charitable Fund ($59,286), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ($1,800) and Nova Ukraine ($312), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Engel Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a charitable fund and organizations engaged in diabetes research, humanitarian aid, public broadcasting, and leukemia and lymphoma support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Engel Foundation Inc?
The Engel Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is The Engel Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Engel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Engel Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Engel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0892371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Engel Foundation Inc 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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