Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lakewood, CO EIN: 27-3159897

Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lakewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.

Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation at a glance

In short: Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$30,000
+0.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$30,000
+0.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$30,000
Total assets
$144,761
-21.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Cadence International: $30KCadence International$30K

The largest 2024 recipient was Cadence International ($30K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Englewood

How Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cadence International Englewood, COSupport Military People and Their Families$30,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$144,761$-4,020$35,530$30,0001$30,000—$905
2023$184,311$42,468$30,000$30,0001$30,000$74$812
2022$171,843$4,054$32,450$30,0001$30,000—$701
2021$200,239$35,001$32,250$30,0001$30,000—$872
2020$197,488$41,908$32,175$30,0001——$616

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $905 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation is led by Alfred R. Powell, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Alfred R. Powell

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Danielle Aimee Kleager

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Pierre Powell

    Vice President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Renee Powell

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ursula K. Powell

    Secretary, Treasurer & Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation

How much does Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation give each year?

Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.

How large is Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation?

Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation reported $145K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $905 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation?

Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lakewood, CO. It holds $145K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation operate?

Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.

What is Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation's EIN?

Alfred and Ursula Powell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3159897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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