Power for Good Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Power for Good Foundation is a private foundation in Chester, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $502,000. 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$502,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $924,173 the year before.
90% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $924,173 | 56 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 102 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Power for Good 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 Power for Good Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $744,848 |
| New York | 5 | $647,000 |
| Texas | 16 | $622,481 |
| Illinois | 7 | $442,611 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $410,000 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $278,095 |
| Maryland | 4 | $222,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $202,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $112,500 |
| California | 2 | $109,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donorschoose Org | General operating support | $502,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chester | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Beat the Streets - Chicago | General operating support | $200,111 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Kid Net Foundation (Jonathans Place) | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Lemonade Day - Houston | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Philanthropy Together (Global Impact) | General operating support | $200,000 |
| The Base Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Urban League of Union County | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Bravehearts Theapeutic Riding and Educational Center | General operating support | $180,000 |
| Girls Incorporated | General operating support | $100,000 |
| League of United Latin American Citizens | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Taaf | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Global Impact | General operating support | $75,000 |
| The Foundation for Delaware County | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Urban League of Philadelphia | General operating support | $43,000 |
| Soldiers' Angels | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | $36,000 |
| Southern Outdoor Dreams | General operating support | $36,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte | General operating support | $35,207 |
| The Urban League of Greater Atlanta Inc | General operating support | $33,333 |
| Urban League of Central Carolinas Inc | General operating support | $33,000 |
| Folk Arts | General operating support | $31,034 |
| Angels Community Outreach | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Captain Erick Foster Memorial Ride | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of the Main Line | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Family Service Association | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Medford Youth Athletic Association Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Media Theatre for the Performing Arts | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Parasports Wheelchair Sports Organization Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Playground Golf Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Simply Destinee | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Skillsusa Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Historic Rittenhousetown Inc | General operating support | $22,500 |
| The Lighthouse Inc | General operating support | $20,632 |
Officers and trustees
- Asher Rafael
- Hollie Delaney
- Anu Gupta MD
Questions people ask
Does Power for Good Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Power for Good Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Power for Good Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Asher Rafael (Director, Chair), Hollie Delaney (Director, Treasurer) and Anu Gupta MD (Director, Secretary).
What does Power for Good Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.