Powell Crown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Powell Crown Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $16,250 and the largest $33,000. 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$192,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$16,250
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $185,000 the year before.
8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $238,523 | 10 | $3.1 million |
| 2023 | $198,171 | 5 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $185,000 | 13 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $192,000 | 12 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Powell Crown 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 Powell Crown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $42,500 |
| California | 1 | $33,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $6,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Baker Fund | Render financial support to cst | $33,000 |
| Camp Leelanau | Serve christian science youth | $30,000 |
| Longyear Museum | Preserve mary baker eddy's history | $25,000 |
| The Leaves | Render support tocs nursing facility | $25,000 |
| Crystal Lake Camps | Serve the christian science youth | $20,000 |
| Mother Church | Headquarters of the cs movement | $17,500 |
| Cherishablility | Support cst with special needs | $15,000 |
| Friends of Camp Bow-Isle | Serve christian science youth | $10,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Serve the christian science youth | $5,000 |
| Cedars Camps | Serve the christian science youth | $5,000 |
| Newfound Owatonna Camps | Serve the christian science youth | $5,000 |
| The Campership Fund | Support the cs youth | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie B Greenman
- Christine P Williams
- Stephanie Boyman
- Sue Ellen Coughtry
Questions people ask
Does Powell Crown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Powell Crown Foundation give?
$192,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $16,250.
Who runs Powell Crown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie B Greenman (President), Christine P Williams (Vice Preside), Stephanie Boyman (Secretary) and Sue Ellen Coughtry (Treasurer).
What does Powell Crown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and science and research.