Beverly W & Hampton O Powell
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell is a private foundation based in Hardy, Virginia. Its stated purpose is to substantially benefit the people and institutions of the Altavista/Lynch Station, Virginia, area, including institutions located elsewhere when the foundation’s directors deem them to substantially benefit that area.
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell at a glance
In short: Beverly W & Hampton O Powell gave $205K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $205,000
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,059
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,833,326
- +6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beverly W & Hampton O Powell
- How to Apply
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The filing names John E Lane III, President, as the contact and says to submit a letter. The stated restriction is that awards should substantially benefit people in the Altavista/Lynch Station area, or institutions elsewhere that the directors deem to substantially benefit that area.
- Contact
Application contact: John E Lane Iii President
Mailing address: 199 Buck Drive, Hardy, VA 24101
Phone: (540) 772-3374
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beverly W & Hampton O Powell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Altavista Area YMCA ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic purpose centers on the Altavista/Lynch Station, Virginia, area. Its 2025 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beverly W & Hampton O Powell open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2020) to $205K (2019). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Altavista Area YMCA Altavista, VA | Endowment Fund | $40,000 |
| Altavista Area YMCA Altavista, VA | Annual Fund, Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Fuller Center for Housing Altavista, VA | Funding for Low-income Housing Projects | $20,000 |
| Avoca Museum and Historical Society Altavista, VA | Operational and Programming Expenses | $15,000 |
| Centra Health Foundation Lynchburg, VA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Three Into One Community Project Altavista, VA | Funding for Various Community Projects | $13,000 |
| Campbell County Educational Foundat Rustburg, VA | College and Career Readiness Program to Benefit Altavista-Lynch Station Area Students | $12,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy Hurt, VA | Funding for Equipment and Installation | $10,000 |
| Virginia Technical Institute Altavista, VA | Equipment Purchases | $10,000 |
| CVCC Educational Foundation Lynchburg, VA | CVCC Scholarships for Students Living within Altavista-Lynch Station Area | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,833,326 | $482,615 | $237,394 | $205,000 | 17 | $205,000 | $452,983 | $199,062 |
| 2024 | $3,587,727 | $197,010 | $225,331 | $195,000 | 12 | $195,000 | $169,651 | $189,729 |
| 2023 | $3,616,048 | $190,012 | $215,877 | $195,000 | 14 | $195,000 | $171,110 | $181,666 |
| 2022 | $3,647,801 | $172,912 | $223,951 | $195,524 | 15 | $195,524 | $147,682 | $188,150 |
| 2021 | $3,698,840 | $208,690 | $223,714 | $195,000 | 14 | $195,000 | $180,625 | $203,922 |
| 2020 | $3,710,864 | $141,961 | $217,622 | $190,000 | 14 | — | $116,210 | $201,002 |
| 2019 | $3,787,961 | $191,616 | $232,197 | $205,420 | 19 | — | $166,504 | $191,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beverly W & Hampton O Powell reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to religious, charitable, and educational organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for community services, housing, health-related scholarships, education and career readiness, equipment, and organizational operations.
Among its grantees, the Altavista Area YMCA describes itself as a charitable community service organization serving people of all ages and backgrounds, with a mission of building strong kids, families, and communities. Virginia Technical Institute describes its primary mission as providing hands-on training in a variety of technical occupations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $205,000. Grants ranged from $4,500 to $40,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $40,000 to Altavista Area YMCA for its Endowment Fund and a separate $20,000 to the YMCA for its Annual Fund, Unrestricted; $20,000 to The Fuller Center for Housing for low-income housing projects; $15,000 to Avoca Museum and Historical Society for operational and programming expenses; and $15,000 to Centra Health Foundation for scholarships. Other awards included $13,000 to Three Into One Community Project for community projects, $12,000 to Campbell County Educational Foundation for a college and career readiness program benefiting students in the Altavista-Lynch Station area, and $10,000 each to Faith Christian Academy, Virginia Technical Institute, and CVCC Educational Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John E Lane III as President; Robert H Gilliam Jr as Secretary-Treasurer; and Shawn Stone, Aubrey H Hall III, and Robert L Finch as Directors.
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell is led by John E Lane III, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John E Lane III
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aubrey H Hall III
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L Finch
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Stone
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H Gilliam Jr.
Secretary-Treas
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary-Treas, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John E Tucker (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Beverly W & Hampton O Powell
How much does Beverly W & Hampton O Powell give each year?
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell gave $205K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 12 grants.
What is Beverly W & Hampton O Powell's typical grant size?
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,059, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beverly W & Hampton O Powell give grants?
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Altavista, VA (8 grants), Lynch Station, VA (4 grants) and Lynchburg, VA (3 grants).
Does Beverly W & Hampton O Powell give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Beverly W & Hampton O Powell's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beverly W & Hampton O Powell's largest grantees?
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell's largest 2025 grantees include Altavista Area YMCA ($60,000 across 2 grants), The Fuller Center for Housing ($20,000) and Avoca Museum and Historical Society ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beverly W & Hampton O Powell?
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beverly W & Hampton O Powell fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to religious, charitable, and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beverly W & Hampton O Powell?
The filing names John E Lane III, President, as the contact and says to submit a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beverly W & Hampton O Powell's EIN?
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1776363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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