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Max Squared Foundation

Preselected recipients only Tumwater, Washington · EIN 880639771

Max Squared Foundation is a private foundation in Tumwater, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,300 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $2,500 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,0002$14,744
2024$2,5001$10,782
2025$13,3003$31,649

How to apply

Max Squared 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Max Squared Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington3$13,300

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Thurston Cty Boys and Girls Club
Olympia, WA
General financial assistance$12,000
Thurston County 4-H
Lacey, WA
General financial assistance$1,000
YMCA
Olympia, WA
General financial assistance$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Max Squared Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Max Squared Foundation give?

$13,300 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Max Squared Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kathy Powell (President/Tr), Christopher Powell (Vice Preside) and Katrin M Ratassepp (Secretary).

What does Max Squared Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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