Question 1

What is the purpose of the All Angels Foundation?

Accepted Answer

The All Angels Foundation exists to “Transform lives through acts of love.” Its core pillars of elevating, empowering and healing seek to make a difference in the lives of our communities.

Question 2

How do you fulfill your purpose?

Accepted Answer

Our calling is to bring light and love to the world by providing grants to worthy organizations in our community that align with our pillars and the mission of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

Question 3

Did your name recently change?

Accepted Answer

Up until 2021, this entity was known as the Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Foundation of Dallas.  The name was changed to All Angels Foundation to better serve Saint Michael and our neighboring communities.

Question 4

What type of entity is the All Angels Foundation?

Accepted Answer

All Angels Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Question 5

How is All Angels Foundation affiliated with Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church?

Accepted Answer

While closely aligned with Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, the All Angels Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Question 6

What does the logo represent?

Accepted Answer

The three angels depicted in the logo represent the Foundation’s outreach initiatives: Elevating, Empowering, Healing.  The angels are shown with wings outspread symbolizing outreach to our community and the fulfillment of our mission to spread God’s love.  The blues and greens are inspired by the ambry art of the Saint Michael’s altar.

Question 7

What is the governing structure?

Accepted Answer

All Angels Foundation is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, all of whom are volunteers from Saint Michael and All Angels, serving six-year terms. Each trustee must be in good standing with the parish, receive approval from the vestry, and be elected by the parish.

Question 8

What does All Angels Foundation fund?

Accepted Answer

Our grants focus on three areas, guided by our three Pillars: Elevating, Empowering and Healing. Our pillars represent our strategic focus on efforts toward improving our community and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our fellow citizens. We fund IRS-registered 501(c)3 organizations with preference to organizations in the North Texas region. Click here to learn more about our Pillars: https://allangelsfoundation.org/.

Question 9

Do any funds go to the Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church operating budget?

Accepted Answer

Unless a donor specifies otherwise, the Foundation will not make grants to fund the operating budget of the church.

Question 10

How does income from the partnership with Lincoln Property Company (relating to the North Land Lease) impact the Foundation?

Accepted Answer

Each year of the lease, 15% of the total income received will be earmarked toward general church operation costs. The other 85% will be held by the Foundation, of which 60% (or 51% of the total) will be earmarked as Horizon Fund grants for outreach, increasing Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church’s impact in the community every year. Up to 4% of the Fund’s value may be distributed annually.

Question 11

Does All Angels Foundation spend only the interest earned by its funds, or does it invade the corpus when necessary?

Accepted Answer

Unless a donor specifies otherwise, The Foundation distributes only income earned on its funds. It maintains the corpus as a continuing legacy.

Question 12

What other granting entities are associated with Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church?

Accepted Answer

The Women of Saint Michael (WOSM) Gifts Committee focuses its giving on grants which help to stabilize and/or empower those living in poverty in Dallas County. WOSM grant awards typically range from $2,500-$15,000 depending on the funding category. For more information:  https://www.saintmichael.org/wosmgrants/.

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL

What is the purpose of the All Angels Foundation?

How do you fulfill your purpose?

Did your name recently change?

What type of entity is the All Angels Foundation?

How is All Angels Foundation affiliated with Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church?

What does the logo represent?

What is the governing structure?

What does All Angels Foundation fund?

Do any funds go to the Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church operating budget?

How does income from the partnership with Lincoln Property Company (relating to the North Land Lease) impact the Foundation?

Does All Angels Foundation spend only the interest earned by its funds, or does it invade the corpus when necessary?

What other granting entities are associated with Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church?

GRANTS

How does an organization apply for a grant?

What is the grant funding cycle?

What is the typical grant size?

What types of organizations do not qualify for funding?

What geographic area do you support?

GIFTS

How do I remember Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in my will through All Angels Foundation?

Do I have to be a parishioner of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church to designated the All Angels Foundation in my estate planning?

Can I specify how a gift from my estate is to be used (i.e. support a particular department)

If I am inclined to support the Foundation, will I need to redo my will?

What is the All Angels Society?

How do I make a donation?