The Powell Foundation
Accepts applications
The Powell Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $235,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$235,000
- Assets$34.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
30% 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 | $1.2 million | 39 | $33.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 41 | $34.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James J Powell 2105 Key Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 794-6095 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining charitable purpose and need |
What The Powell Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 41 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | Jenrett endowment | $235,000 |
| University of Tennessee | James j powell genomics endowment | $200,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Ut genomics graduate student | $75,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Ut genomics graduate student | $75,000 |
| Crumley House | Annual gift | $60,000 |
| Bumc | Building fund | $50,000 |
| Bumc | Building fund | $50,000 |
| Bumc | Building fund | $50,000 |
| Bumc | Building fund | $50,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Michael powell scholarship | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Jennifer powell scholarship | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee | James j powell sr scholarship | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Jennifer powell scholarship | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee | James j powell sr scholarship | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Sgp womens athletic scholarship | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Sgp womens athletic scholarship | $50,000 |
| Johnson City Symphony | Concert aid | $45,000 |
| Holston Homes | Mary weems burton | $40,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Orchestra scholarship | $30,000 |
| Davis House | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Steinway scholarship | $25,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Engineering | $25,000 |
| Healing House | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Bumc Day School | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Choral scholarship | $20,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Bluegrass scholarship | $20,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Jenrett endowment | $20,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | College of business | $20,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Bluegrass endowment | $20,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Business endowment | $20,000 |
| Holston Homes | Hutchins legacy fund | $20,000 |
| Holston Homes | Hutchins legacy fund | $20,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Instrumental scholarship | $12,500 |
| Bumc | Youth choir scholarships | $10,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Pre-college endowment | $10,000 |
| Johnson City Symphony | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,915 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,880 |
| Bumc | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Bumc | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Powell
- James J Powell Jr
- Michael Powell
- Jennifer von de Heiden
Questions people ask
Does The Powell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Powell Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Powell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra Powell (Director), James J Powell Jr (Secretary), Michael Powell (Director) and Jennifer von de Heiden (President).
What does The Powell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.