Powdermaker Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Powdermaker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,207 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,709 and the largest $10,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,207
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,709
- Largest grant$10,400
- Assets$355,142
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,159 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $42,500 | 11 | $301,096 |
| 2024 | $22,159 | 7 | $332,233 |
| 2025 | $43,207 | 11 | $355,142 |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel Byrd PO Box 181684, Dallas, TX 75218 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 430-9060 |
| What to submit | Applications are available through guidance counselors or upon request to the Foundations PO Box shown above. |
| Deadlines | Application submission by March 15 for Summer and Fall enrollment September 15 for Winter enrollment |
| Restrictions | 3.0 GPA, extracurricular community activities, demonstration of need, legal US residents, plan to attend college or vocational school |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Powdermaker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $29,207 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vickery Meadows Youth Development Foundation | To support children | $10,400 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support children | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,504 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc | Family assistance | $3,000 |
| Love for Kids Inc | To support children | $2,709 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,594 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Family assistance | $2,000 |
| Thingamajig Theater Company | To support children | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Powdermaker
- Jill Powdermaker
- Karin Powdermaker
- Daniel Byrd
Questions people ask
Does Powdermaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application submission by March 15 for Summer and Fall enrollment September 15 for Winter enrollment.
How much does Powdermaker Family Foundation give?
$43,207 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,709.
Who runs Powdermaker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan Powdermaker (Ex President), Jill Powdermaker (President), Karin Powdermaker (VP) and Daniel Byrd (VP).
What does Powdermaker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.