Power Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Power Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Meridian, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $303,770 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $73,356. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$303,770
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$73,356
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $422,353 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $271,000 | 41 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $422,353 | 56 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $303,770 | 47 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Power Foundation Inc 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.
What Power Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 20 | $92,894 |
| Ohio | 2 | $78,356 |
| Oregon | 6 | $21,595 |
| Montana | 2 | $20,875 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $18,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $17,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $14,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $8,800 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $8,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $73,356 |
| Bridger Public Schools | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers - Kansas City | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $14,144 |
| Moore Middle School | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $8,800 |
| Lewiston High School | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $7,500 |
| Fort Zumwalt School District | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $7,500 |
| Westside Christian High School | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $7,500 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $6,000 |
| Explorationworks Inc | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,875 |
| Boise State University Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Woman Innovators Inc | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Imagineworks | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Oregon Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Idaho | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Pickerington Local School District | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Special Trust | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Lewiston High School | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $3,750 |
| School District of Hudson | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $3,500 |
| Emerson Parents for STEM | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Ernest B Desilva Elementary PTA | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Pinecrest Academy of Lewiston | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Central Lane Robotics | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $2,400 |
| Klamath County School District | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $2,395 |
| Idaho Botanical Garden | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $2,300 |
| Mazama High School | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $2,300 |
| Capital Area Woodworker's Guild | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $2,250 |
| Freeport High School | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Unified School District #233 | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Sherwood Charter School | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Gooding Elementary School | Charitable and/or educational purposes | $1,700 |
Officers and trustees
- John Kumm
- Janet Metzger
- Andy Ratzkin - Director - From Feb
- Maria Ferral
- Alice Nordstrom
- Kayce McEwan
- Gino Giumarro
- Sarah Kuchera
- Sara Michaels
- Shawn Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Power Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Power Foundation Inc give?
$303,770 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Power Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Kumm (President / Director - Thru Jan 3), Janet Metzger (President / Director - From March 12), Andy Ratzkin - Director - From Feb (20 / VP / Chairman - From March 12) and Maria Ferral (Treasurer / Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Power Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.