Powell Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Powell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,250 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,250
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $92,750 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $92,750 | 18 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $90,250 | 16 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian N Dirks Attorney 805 SW Broadway Suite 1900, Portland, OR 97205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 417-2163 |
| What to submit | No required form of application needs to be submitted. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines currently exist |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to programs dealing with children and child abuse. |
What Powell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 15 | $85,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music Northwest | General operating support | $55,000 |
| College Possible Oregon | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Central City Concern | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Power to Decide | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship Co Volunteers of America Oregon | General operating support | $1,000 |
| De la Salle Catholic High School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Outside in | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Columbiawillamette Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Dougy Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Gracia Memorial Health Center Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Smart Reading | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cedarwood School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Returning Veterans Project | General operating support | $750 |
| Friends of Chamber Music | General operating support | $500 |
| Kairospdx | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Powell
- Michael Powell
- Emily Powell
- Miriam Sontz
Questions people ask
Does Powell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines currently exist.
How much does Powell Foundation Inc give?
$90,250 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Powell Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alice Powell (President & Director), Michael Powell (Secretary & Director), Emily Powell (Director) and Miriam Sontz (Director).
What does Powell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.