Angel Investor Foundation

Who We Are

Advancing the art and science of angel investing to accelerate innovation and economic growth.

Join Angel Investor Foundation’s mission to accelerate angel investing – the fuel that powers entrepreneurs. The Angel Investor Foundation is the Angel Capital Association’s charitable, 501c3 subsidiary created to expand impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Donations will fuel the growth of entrepreneurship, investment, and jobs by:

  • Funding new and existing targeted programs for underserved and underrepresented communities to expand both investments and business support 
  • Improving educational programs and data analysis for angels and entrepreneurs to enable better investment and improved returns
  • Strengthening syndication networks and deal flow to increase investments in early-stage companies
  • Enhancing infrastructure to support increased early-stage investment 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Angel Investor Foundation?

The Angel Investor Foundation (AIF) is the 501(c)3 subsidiary of the Angel Capital Association and its stated mission to advance the art and science of angel investing to accelerate innovation and economic growth. AIF serves aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in angel investing whose purpose is to increase and diversify our economic ecosystem and to help bridge systemic wealth gaps. AIF’s programs that support these efforts include education, syndication and industry research. EST. 2020. EIN 86-1212274.

Funds will be used for direct program costs, personnel, and technology and allocated across data/syndication, educational programs and smart practices, member engagement, and public policy. Full details are described in the campaign’s case for support. 

You can make a gift to the Foundation in a variety of ways: 

 

    • Credit card

    • Check payable to the Angel Investor Foundation, 10977 Granada Lane, Suite 103, Overland Park, KS, 66211

    • Donor-advised fund grant 

  • Planned giving through the Seraphim Society

Find more information or declare intent on the Seraphim Society page. 

Simply include their name in the online giving form if making a donation with a credit card. If making your donation through check, include a note. For other gifts, please contact aif@angelinvestorfoundation.org.

Please contact AIF Director of Development, Katelynne Staehnke, at kstaehnke@angelinvestorfoundation.org or 913-894-4700 ext. 7.

Yes, the Angel Investor Foundation can accept a number of planned gift arrangements. We would be happy to learn more about what you have in mind. The most important thing is for you to have sound professional advice when considering an estate gift. Please contact AIF Director of Development, Katelynne Staehnke, at kstaehnke@angelinvestorfoundation.org or 913-894-4700 ext. 7.

Please contact AIF Director of Development, Katelynne Staehnke, at kstaehnke@angelinvestorfoundation.org or 913-894-4700 ext. 7.