Powell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Powell Family Foundation is a private foundation in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $343,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$343,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $288,500 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $288,500 | 41 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $343,000 | 45 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Powell Family 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.
What Powell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | $332,500 |
| New York | 2 | $4,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University | General contribution | $45,000 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Norritown Zoological Society | General contribution | $20,000 |
| ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Greater West Chester Rotary Foundation- Cors Program | General contribution | $13,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania-Orphan Disease Center | General contribution | $11,000 |
| African Education Program | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Aim Academy | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Chop | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Academy | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Main Line Music Fest | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Fouundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Nurturing Minds | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | General contribution | $10,000 |
| The Shipley School | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services (Safe Families Program) | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Simon's Heart | General contribution | $5,000 |
| The Baldwin School | General contribution | $5,000 |
| The Haverford School | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Wcu Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | General contribution | $5,000 |
| World Cafe Live | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Delaware County Community College | Garrett gallagher memorial scholarship | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Federation Housing | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Foundation | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Montgomery Child Advocacy Project | General contribution | $2,500 |
| American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Children's Crisis Treatment Center Inc | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Coalition to End Homelessness | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Mighty Writers | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Orchestra Concordia | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Philabundance | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Philly House | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Radnor Fire Company | General contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Powell
Questions people ask
Does Powell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Powell Family Foundation give?
$343,000 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Powell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Powell (Director).
What does Powell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.