Sharing the Power Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sharing the Power Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$210,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $188,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,000 | 5 | $3,464 |
| 2023 | $188,000 | 24 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 21 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Sharing the Power Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sharing the Power Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madsion | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Tuskegee University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas Southern University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Morehouse College | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Howard University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas Southern University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Howard University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Howard University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Spelman College | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Howard University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Howard University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Toronto | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Philanders Smith University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Norfolk State University | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gilbert Campbell
- Lauren Strickland
- Eli Hopson
- Erik Lensch
- Dr Pamela Carpenter
- Nedra Dickson
- Paula Glover
- Dr Aisha Dickerson
- Dr Janelle Burke
- Dr Olubemiga Olatidoye
- Eric Grant
Questions people ask
Does Sharing the Power Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sharing the Power Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sharing the Power Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gilbert Campbell (Board Chair), Lauren Strickland (Senior Program Manager), Eli Hopson (Board Member) and Erik Lensch (Board Member) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Sharing the Power Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.