The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found
The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found is a private foundation based in South Portland, Maine. Its 2025 filing reports one grant of $121,500, listed for “SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULES (VARIOUS, ME)” with the purpose “SUPPORT.”
The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found at a glance
In short: The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found gave $122K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $122K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,500
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $121,500
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $121,500
- Total assets
- $930,891
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Engel as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Engel
Mailing address: 22 Bellevue Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 831-0652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 117 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 207% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $136K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedules Various, ME | Support | $121,500 |
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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 | $930,891 | $172,926 | $139,056 | $121,500 | 1 | $121,500 | $27,321 | $58,636 |
| 2024 | $885,309 | $99,939 | $116,567 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $22,557 | $56,920 |
| 2023 | $900,392 | $-4,292 | $138,194 | $119,800 | 1 | $119,800 | $17,829 | $52,863 |
| 2022 | $1,035,201 | $19,230 | $154,383 | $136,250 | 53 | $136,250 | $26,106 | $63,458 |
| 2021 | $1,202,682 | $114,396 | $130,116 | $107,350 | 61 | — | $18,615 | $64,907 |
| 2020 | $679,915 | $52,799 | $32,958 | — | — | — | $22,047 | $40,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $121,500; that was also the sole grant’s amount. In 2024, it reported one grant totaling $100,000, and in 2023, one grant totaling $119,800. The 2025 filing lists the grant recipient as “SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULES (VARIOUS, ME)” and gives its purpose as “SUPPORT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Engel as Treasury, Elizabeth H Engel as Secretary, and Jennifer E Young as President.
The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found is led by Jennifer E. Young, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer E. Young
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth H. Engel
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert A. Engel
Treasury
Trustee → Treasury, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane V. Engel (2020) — President · Filing note: Deceased 2/24/2020
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 Robert G & Jane V Engel Found
How much does The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found give each year?
The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found gave $122K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found?
The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found reported $931K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found make grants?
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine.
What is The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found's EIN?
The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2764445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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