The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 42 grants totaling $14,695 to charitable organizations, including animal welfare and rescue groups.
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc gave $15K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $349.881), top state Virginia. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,695
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $350
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $197,623
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (21 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (46% 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 Legum Bangel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9109 Joyce Street, Fairfax, VA 22032
Phone: (804) 435-0737
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Freeman Arts Pavillon ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Virginia (46%), Delaware (20%), Colorado (9%), Washington, DC (9%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 42 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $345; repeat grants $355. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freeman Arts Pavillon Selbyville, DE | Support Charity | $3,000 |
| Spike K9 Fund Virginia Beach, VA | Support Charity | $2,150 |
| Denver Cat Rescue Denver, CO | Support Charity | $1,100 |
| Guide Eyes for the Blind Newport News, VA | Support Charity | $1,074 |
| Paws of War Nesconset, NY | Support Charity | $850 |
| HRA Catharpin, VA | Support Charity | $513 |
| Circle of Life Quinton, VA | Support Charity | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association Washington, DC | Support Charity | $400 |
| Meta Menlo Park, CA | Support Charity | $400 |
| Pomerian Rescue Gum Spring, VA | Support Charity | $400 |
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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 | $197,623 | $10,612 | $15,870 | $14,695 | 42 | $14,695 | $10,612 | $10,687 |
| 2024 | $202,881 | $12,308 | $1,679 | $12,078 | 42 | $105 | $12,308 | $10,664 |
| 2023 | $192,252 | $11,480 | $13,692 | $12,078 | 37 | $12,078 | $11,480 | $10,675 |
| 2022 | $194,464 | — | $14,424 | $13,063 | 34 | $13,063 | — | $10,835 |
| 2021 | $208,888 | $15,772 | $12,534 | $11,577 | 25 | $11,577 | $15,772 | $10,616 |
| 2020 | $205,650 | $-4,990 | $12,991 | $11,760 | 27 | — | $6,859 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work involves animal care, rescue, and service dogs. For example, Heritage Humane Society says it provides services related to the care and welfare of stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals. Friends of Homeless Animals says it provides rescue, medical care, and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Paws of War says it rescues, trains, and places shelter dogs to support veterans and first responders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $14,695. Grants ranged from $50 to $3,000, with a median of $150. The largest listed grants included $3,000 to Freeman Arts Pavillon, $2,150 to Spike K9 Fund, $1,100 to Denver Cat Rescue, $1,074 to Guide Eyes for the Blind, and $850 to Paws of War. Other listed recipients included HRA ($513), Circle of Life ($500), and Heritage Humane Society ($258).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Billie Bangel Eisner, Eve Bangel Ware, and Michael B Ware as vice presidents.
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Billie Bangel Eisner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eve Bangel Ware
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael B. Ware
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Legum Bangel Foundation Inc
How much does The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc give each year?
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc gave $15K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 42 grants.
What is The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $150, and its average grant was $350, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc that year got $345 on average.
Where does The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc give grants?
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (20%) and Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), Redwood City, CA (4 grants), Newport News, VA (3 grants) and Gloucester, VA (2 grants).
Does The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charity" (42 grants).
Who are The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Freeman Arts Pavillon ($3,000), Spike K9 Fund ($2,150) and Denver Cat Rescue ($1,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc?
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc reported $198K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work involves animal care, rescue, and service dogs. For example, Heritage Humane Society says it provides services related to the care and welfare of stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Legum Bangel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1792544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Legum Bangel 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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