Powell Family Foundation Carol P Heller
Preselected recipients only
Powell Family Foundation Carol P Heller is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $303,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$303,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $218,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $203,000 | 15 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $218,000 | 17 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $303,000 | 19 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Powell Family Foundation Carol P Heller 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 Powell Family Foundation Carol P Heller funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $83,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $80,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $63,500 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $26,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALS Association Greater Philadelphia | General | $55,000 |
| Friends of the Forum | Mike rawleigh scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Interact | General | $25,000 |
| Livegirl Inc | She works program | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants | General | $20,000 |
| Lucy Daniels Center | General | $20,000 |
| The Green Chair Project | General | $20,000 |
| Cornell University | General | $20,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | Powell holocaust summer institute & educational teacher training fund | $16,000 |
| A Place at the Table | General | $15,000 |
| George School | General | $10,000 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern Pa | General | $10,000 |
| Greens Farms Nursery School | General | $7,000 |
| Horizons at Greens Farm Academy | General | $6,500 |
| American Asian Women's Coalition | General | $6,000 |
| Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford | General | $5,000 |
| Fore the Ladies Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Fairville Friends School | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Heller
- Melissa Grossman
Questions people ask
Does Powell Family Foundation Carol P Heller accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Powell Family Foundation Carol P Heller give?
$303,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Powell Family Foundation Carol P Heller?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Heller (President, Vice President) and Melissa Grossman (Trustee).
What does Powell Family Foundation Carol P Heller fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.