The Angell Foundation
Angell Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, CA that funds work in Education as Opportunity, Food Equity, and Transformational Leadership. The official site includes a grants archive, 'How We Fund' guidance, and an online grantee portal; it states unsolicited requests are not accepted.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized charities focused on Education as Opportunity, Food Equity, or Transformational Leadership, especially organizations with presence or partnerships in Southern California or New England and a track record that fits the foundation’s program priorities.
Good Fit
- • Work aligns with Education as Opportunity, Food Equity, or Transformational Leadership.
- • Organizational presence or programs in Southern California or New England.
- • Established track record and capacity to manage grants in the $25K–$250K range.
- • Existing relationships or introductions to regional funders or networks.
- • Ability to respond to an invitation or nomination rather than cold-applying.
Geography
Observed giving reached organizations in 16 states, demonstrating multi-state reach, although the majority of dollars (59%) remained concentrated in California.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 109 grants to 104 distinct recipients across many purposes and grant sizes, with both repeat grantees and many independent organizations funded.
New Applicants
Direct application is restricted—unsolicited requests are stated as not accepted and grants are described as preselected—but the latest year included 39 new recipients (about 38%), indicating some pathway for new entrants likely via invitation, nomination, or targeted outreach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
