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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 01-0789717

The Angell Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 118 grants and $6.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $6,216,022

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $127,234,664
  • Tax year 2022

    $6,522,500

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $125,282,251
  • Tax year 2021

    $6,977,000

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $124,999,602
  • Tax year 2020

    $6,932,000

    Grants listed
    137
    Assets, end of year
    $118,335,921
  • Tax year 2019

    $6,386,000

    Grants listed
    143
    Assets, end of year
    $129,849,291
  • Tax year 2018

    $6,251,000

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $124,174,693
  • Tax year 2017

    $6,068,750

    Grants listed
    140
    Assets, end of year
    $124,116,224

Grants paid in 2024

118 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Leaders UpPasadena, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $250,000
  2. Neo Philanthropy State Infrastructure FundNew York, NY

    Special projects

    $250,000
  3. Rockwood Leadership InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $250,000
  4. Southern Ca GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $225,000
  5. Alliance for Children's RightLos Angeles, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $200,000
  6. Campaign for College OpportunityBoston, MA

    Education as opportunity

    $200,000
  7. Heart of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $200,000
  8. University of San Diego Horizon ScholarsSan Diego, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $200,000
  9. Urban Farming InstituteMattapan, MA

    Food equity

    $150,000
  10. College Access PlanProvidence, RI

    Education as opportunity

    $150,000
  11. Ready to SucceedSan Francisco, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $150,000
  12. Rhode Island Food Policy CouncilProvidence, RI

    Food equity

    $150,000
  13. Southern Ca Grantmakers Black Equity CollectiveLos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $150,000
  14. Earth Island Institute Castanea FellowshipBerkeley, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $150,000
  15. Commonwealurban CollaborativesBolinas, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $150,000
  16. Community Partnersla Food Policy CouncilLos Angeles, CA

    Food equity

    $135,000
  17. Nourish CaOakland, CA

    Food equity

    $135,000
  18. Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA

    Special projects

    $125,000
  19. Share Our StrengthWashington, DC

    Food equity

    $125,000
  20. First Star IncLos Angeles, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $105,000
  21. Alma Backyard FarmsLos Angeles, CA

    Food equity

    $100,000
  22. About Fresh - Fresh TruckBoston, MA

    Food equity

    $100,000
  23. Anti-Recidivism CoalitionLos Angeles, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $100,000
  24. Coro Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $100,000
  25. Edtrust-WestOakland, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $100,000
  26. Fourish AgendaOakland, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $100,000
  27. Social Justice Learning InstituteInglewood, CA

    Food equity

    $100,000
  28. Trustees of Tufts UniversityBoston, MA

    Food equity

    $100,000
  29. Boston Women's FundCambridge, MA

    Transformational leadership

    $100,000
  30. San Diego Food System AllianceSan Diego, CA

    Food equity

    $100,000
  31. The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL

    Transformational leadership

    $100,000
  32. Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $100,000
  33. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Food equity

    $100,000
  34. Bend the ARC A Jewish Ptrship for JusticeNew York, NY

    Transformational leadership

    $100,000
  35. Community Partnersnewground Muslim-Jewish Partnership for ChangeLos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $87,500
  36. Foundation for Louisiana Voice Vision ValueNew Orleans, LA

    Community services

    $75,000
  37. Bold (balck Organizing for Leadership and Dignity)Hawkinsville, GA

    Transformational leadership

    $75,000
  38. Community Coalition LALos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $75,000
  39. See-La DBA Food Access LALos Angeles, CA

    Food equity

    $75,000
  40. The Boston Foundation the Boston Opportunity AgendaSacramento, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $75,000
  41. North Star FundNew York, NY

    Transformational leadership

    $75,000
  42. Social Justice Partners LALos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $75,000
  43. Windcall InstituteOakland, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $75,000
  44. National Guild for Community Arts EducationNew York, NY

    Transformational leadership

    $65,000
  45. Resilient CodersChapel Hill, NC

    Education as opportunity

    $60,000
  46. Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund IncMontpelier, VT

    Food equity

    $50,000
  47. College VisionsLong Beach, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $40,000
  48. Jewish Family Service of LALos Angeles, CA

    Community service

    $30,000
  49. Jewish Free Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    People in need

    $30,000
  50. FDN for Ca Community CollegesLos Angeles, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $25,000
  51. The African American Board Leadersh InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $25,000
  52. Fulfillment FundLos Angeles, CA

    Community service

    $25,000
  53. Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Womens health

    $15,000
  54. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Justice

    $10,000
  55. Center for Nonprofit ManagementLos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $10,000
  56. Friends of KarenNorth Salem, NY

    Youth

    $10,000
  57. Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CA

    Youth

    $10,000
  58. Cross Movement Legacy InitiativePortland, OR

    Justice

    $10,000
  59. Future ChefsBoston, MA

    Education as opportunity

    $10,000
  60. Hebrew Union College-JirLos Angeles, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $10,000
  61. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Los AngelesSalem, NH

    Youth

    $9,500
  62. PearPortland, OR

    Youth

    $9,500
  63. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    Conference & projects

    $8,022
  64. Barnstable Police K-9 FDHyannis, MA

    Service dog training

    $8,000
  65. Community Partnerslas Fotos ProjLos Angeles, CA

    Community services

    $7,500
  66. Sustainable Agriculture & Food SysSanta Barbara, CA

    Food equity

    $7,500
  67. Hero PupsStratham, NH

    Training service dogs

    $7,000
  68. Theodore Payne FDN for Wild Flowers and Native PlantsSun Valley, CA

    Harticulture

    $6,000
  69. Support Works HousingRichmond, VA

    Help homeless people

    $5,500
  70. A Tiny Home for GoodSyracuse, NY

    Help homeless people

    $5,000
  71. Assoc of Black FDN ExcutivesNew York, NY

    Transformational leadership

    $5,000
  72. Brotherhood CrusadeLos Angeles, CA

    Community support

    $5,000
  73. Eldredge Public LibraryChatham, MA

    Education as opportunity

    $5,000
  74. Harwich Conservation TrustSouth Harwich, MA

    Save land

    $5,000
  75. Institute for Nonprofit PracticeDedham, MA

    Transformational leadership

    $5,000
  76. Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Justice

    $5,000
  77. Reach Out and Read AlabamaMontgomery, AL

    Education as opportunity

    $5,000
  78. Selma Dallas County Public LibrarySelma, AL

    Education as opportunity

    $5,000
  79. Temple IsaiahLos Angeles, CA

    Transformational leadership

    $5,000
  80. Women Cross DMZBrooklyn, NY

    Peace in korea

    $5,000
  81. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Food equity

    $5,000
  82. CCF Community Initiatives FundLos Angeles, CA

    Community service

    $5,000
  83. Los Angeles Community Garden CouncilLos Angeles, CA

    Community service

    $5,000
  84. Meet Each Need with DignityPacoima, CA

    Community service

    $5,000
  85. New Leaf on LifeLos Angeles, CA

    Help people with disabilities

    $5,000
  86. Social Justice Learning InstituteInglewood, CA

    Justice

    $5,000
  87. St Joseph CenterVenice, CA

    Social service

    $5,000
  88. Brady Social EnterprisesSyracuse, NY

    Food market

    $4,500
  89. Rework RichmondRichmond, VA

    Job development

    $4,000
  90. Clear PATH for VeteransChittenango, NY

    Veteran support

    $3,500
  91. Guilding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NY

    Training service dogs

    $3,500
  92. Project Freedom RideEvans, GA

    Voter registration

    $3,500
  93. The Family Pantry-Damien's PlaceWareham, MA

    Food equity

    $3,500
  94. Mike McNeil OrganizationLondonderry, NH

    Community service

    $3,500
  95. Dorcas InternationalProvidence, RI

    Cultural center

    $3,000
  96. Japanese American National MseumLos Angeles, CA

    Education as opportunity

    $3,000
  97. Pico Union ProjectSherman Oaks, CA

    Cultural center

    $3,000
  98. The Dinner PartySwampscott, MA

    Food equity

    $3,000
  99. The Shepherd's PantryWindham, NH

    Food equity

    $3,000
  100. Tiyya FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    People in need

    $3,000
  101. Walkgood IncLos Angeles, CA

    Justice

    $3,000
  102. Friends of Foster ChildrenArcadia, CA

    Community service

    $3,000
  103. Arts Up LALos Angeles, CA

    Service artists w/ disabilities, va

    $2,500
  104. Bluepath Service Dogs IncCarmel, NY

    Blind

    $2,500
  105. Children Youth and Family CollaborativeLos Angeles, CA

    Youth

    $2,500
  106. Food for FreeSomerville, MA

    Food equity

    $2,500
  107. Polo's PantryBurbank, CA

    Food equity

    $2,500
  108. The Home for Little WanderersBoston, MA

    People in need

    $2,500
  109. Hollywood Food CoalitionLos Angeles, CA

    Food equity

    $2,500
  110. Int'l Documentary AssocLos Angeles, CA

    Equcation as opportunity

    $2,500
  111. Koreatown Youth & Community CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Community service

    $2,500
  112. Proyecto PastoralLos Angeles, CA

    Neighborhood education & leadership

    $2,500
  113. Safe Place for YouthMarina Del Rey, CA

    Youth program

    $2,500
  114. Dutchess County Pride CenterPoughkeepsie, NY

    Community services

    $2,000
  115. Bourne Education FDNBourne, MA

    Education as opportunity

    $1,500
  116. GWS US FoundationNew Hope, PA

    Education as opportunity

    $1,500
  117. The Art EffectPoughkeepsie, NY

    Youth art program

    $1,500
  118. Humane CnyLiverpool, NY

    Animal shelter

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking7 grants $471,52221% of the total
  2. Public affairs2 grants $350,00016% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $250,00011% of the total
  4. Arts and culture4 grants $229,50010% of the total
  5. Human services13 grants $167,5008% of the total
  6. Environment2 grants $155,0007% of the total
  7. 12 other causes22 grants $603,50027% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California66 grants $4,126,522
  2. Massachusetts15 grants $696,000
  3. New York15 grants $533,500
  4. Rhode Island3 grants $303,000
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $130,000
  6. Illinois1 grant $100,000
  7. Georgia2 grants $78,500
  8. Louisiana1 grant $75,000
  9. North Carolina1 grant $60,000
  10. Vermont1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Perry OretzkyPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $395,000
  • Angell Roberson DanielsVICE PRESIDE Hours 50Pay $331,000

The return

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