Power Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Power Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$11,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2,306
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 8 | $11,286 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 8 | $8,954 |
| 2025 | $11,000 | 8 | $2,306 |
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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Power Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 3 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Towson University Foundation Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| A Better Chance | Charitable | $500 |
| American Indian College Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| Posse Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Prep for Prep | Charitable | $500 |
| St Vincent Academy | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C Ford
- Vanessa A Watson-Ford
- Adriane I Davis
- Karen Y Bond
- William F Kornegay Jr
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?
$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Power Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael C Ford (Pres, Treas, Director), Vanessa A Watson-Ford (Vice-Pres, Director), Adriane I Davis (Secretary, Director) and Karen Y Bond (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Power Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.