Arndt-Powell Family Foundation
The Arndt-Powell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Durango, Colorado. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as its final return and states that the foundation terminated operations at the end of 2022 and distributed all its assets to qualified charities. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking; its application information should not be treated as current.
Arndt-Powell Family Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $-1,734
- -168.5% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $11,992
- +258.0% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $10
- -99.4% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arndt-Powell Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing states that the foundation terminated operations at the end of 2022 and distributed all its assets. It lists no deadlines and says awards were not restricted to preselected organizations. These are statements from the final filing, not current application instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: Jon Powell
Mailing address: 1076 Deer Trail Rd, Durango, CO 81303
Phone: (790) 946-4628
Email: paleojon@sisna.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arndt-Powell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Durango, Colorado. A listed 2021 grantee, La Plata Open Space Conservancy, describes its work as protecting lands in southwest Colorado; this does not establish a broader geographic focus for the foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Arndt-Powell Family Foundation gives
- 18% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $2K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wolfwood Refuge Ignacio, CO | Wild animal welfare and rehabilitation | $200 |
| Colorado Childrens Hospital Aurora, CO | Research and care for childhood diseases and injuries | $200 |
| Adaptive Sports Association Durango, CO | Disability Services | $200 |
| Compassion International Colorado Sprin, CO | Child Welfare | $200 |
| National Wildlife Federation Merrifield, VA | Wildlife Welfare | $200 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Animal Welfare | $175 |
| The Big Mutt Network Vail, AZ | Animal Welfare and Adoption | $100 |
| La Plata Open Space Conservancy Durango, CO | Environmental conservancy | $100 |
| National Ski Patrol Lakewood, CO | Skier Safety search & rescue | $100 |
| Disabled American Veterans Washington, DC | Disability Services Veterans Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-1,734 | $10 | — | — | $11,992 | $393 |
| 2021 | $13,727 | $2,531 | $1,722 | $1,675 | 11 | $3,350 | — |
| 2020 | $11,251 | $2,162 | $1,560 | $1,550 | 13 | — | $662 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2022 filing says it distributed its assets to qualified charities. One listed recipient, La Plata Open Space Conservancy, describes its mission as permanently protecting lands in southwest Colorado with agricultural, wildlife, open-space, recreational, or historical and archaeological resources for the community and general public.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $1,675 across 11 grants; in 2020, it gave $1,550 across 13 grants. The average grant was about $152 in 2021 and about $119 in 2020. La Plata Open Space Conservancy received $100 in 2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Jon Powell as chairman and Linda Arndt as director.
Arndt-Powell Family Foundation is led by Jon S Powell, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jon S Powell
Chairman
Chairman → Director, 2021
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$1 (2022)
Linda J Arndt
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $1, to Jon Powell (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Arndt-Powell Family Foundation
What does Arndt-Powell Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2022 filing says it distributed its assets to qualified charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arndt-Powell Family Foundation?
The 2022 filing states that the foundation terminated operations at the end of 2022 and distributed all its assets. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Arndt-Powell Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Durango, Colorado. A listed 2021 grantee, La Plata Open Space Conservancy, describes its work as protecting lands in southwest Colorado; this does not establish a broader geographic focus for the foundation.
What is Arndt-Powell Family Foundation's EIN?
Arndt-Powell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4421946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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