Powell Family Foundation Nancy
Preselected recipients only
Powell Family Foundation Nancy is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $299,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$299,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,500 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $265,250 | 20 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $260,500 | 21 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $299,000 | 24 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Powell Family Foundation Nancy 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 Nancy funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 13 | $211,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Wright Academy | General fund | $40,000 |
| Camp Solomon Schechter | General fund | $30,000 |
| Music of Remembrance | General fund | $26,000 |
| Forum for Dialogue | General fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Seattle | General fund | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | General fund | $19,000 |
| ALS United Mid-Atlantic | General fund | $15,000 |
| New Horizons | General fund | $15,000 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | General fund | $15,000 |
| Sos Outreach | General fund | $15,000 |
| Pacific Luthern University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Tales of the Alchemysts Theatre | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ark Institute of Learning | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Defiant Requiem Foundation | General fund | $6,000 |
| National Center for Jewish Film | The production of the film: holy silence | $5,000 |
| Thorn Digital Defenders for Children | General fund | $5,000 |
| Yad Vashem | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cultural Exchange Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington | General fund | $5,000 |
| Emergency Food Network | General fund | $3,000 |
| Tacoma Jewish Community Fund | General fund | $3,000 |
| United States Dressage Federation Inc | General fund | $3,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of Lakwold | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy E Powell
- Adam Blakney
- Jacqueline Kirschner
- Melissa Grossman
Questions people ask
Does Powell Family Foundation Nancy accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Powell Family Foundation Nancy give?
$299,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Powell Family Foundation Nancy?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy E Powell (President & Vice President), Adam Blakney (Secretary), Jacqueline Kirschner (Treasurer) and Melissa Grossman (Trustee).
What does Powell Family Foundation Nancy fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.