David J and Anita Powell Family
The David J and Anita Powell Family is a private foundation based in Escondido, California. In 2024, it reported 36 grants totaling $24,638 to charitable organizations.
Key facts about David J and Anita Powell Family
In short: David J and Anita Powell Family gave $25K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $684.389), top state Missouri. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 84-5047170
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,638
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- Average grant
- $684
- Median grant
- $200
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 36, 2024)
- Total assets
- $63,444
- Primary geography
- Missouri (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$63K
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
+14.9% YoY
Grant Count
36
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$684.389
-4.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David J and Anita Powell Family reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is David J and Anita Powell Family open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 36 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $347; repeat grants $727. How we count
Medians: $394 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 866% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for organizations such as Child Evangelism Fellowship, the General Council of the Assemblies of God, and The Navigators.
Among other grantees, The Rutherford Institute describes its work as protecting constitutional freedoms and human rights through legal and educational programs. And Then There Were None says it supports former employees of abortion-service providers as they pursue other career paths; Abortion Survivors Network says it empowers people affected by unsuccessful abortion. Open Doors describes its mission as providing shelter and support for unhoused people in its community. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $24,638. Awards ranged from $50 to $7,000, with a median grant of $200. The largest awards included $7,000 to CEF MO Child Evangelism Fellowship for general operations, $4,000 to CEF of Southern California Inc. San Diego Chapter for general operations and books, and $2,000 to the General Council of the Assemblies of God for general operations. Other notable grants included $1,500 to The Navigators and $1,000 each to the American Family Association, Novo Mission, and The Rutherford Institute.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (41%) and California (24%), followed by the District of Columbia (7%), Colorado (6%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $27K (2021). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $25K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CEF Mo Child Evangelism Fellowship ($7K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CEF Mo Child Evangelism Fellowship Warrenton, MO | General Ops | $7,000 |
| CEF of so Calif Inc San Diego Chap Escondido, CA | GENERAL Operations & Books | $4,000 |
| General Council of the Assemblies O Springfield, MO | General Ops - General Council | $2,000 |
| The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | General Ops | $1,500 |
| AFA - American Family Association Tupelo, MS | General Ops | $1,000 |
| Novo Mission Inc Anaheim, CA | General Ops - MOEN7681-00 | $1,000 |
| The Rutherford Institute Charlottesville, VA | General Ops | $1,000 |
| Concerned Women for America Washington, DC | General Ops | $900 |
| Warriors for Christ Port Townsend, WA | General Ops | $600 |
| Les Feldick Ministry Through the Bi Kinta, OK | General Ops | $500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,444 | $27,025 | $26,738 | $24,638 | 36 |
| 2023 | $63,157 | $20,000 | $21,639 | $21,450 | 30 |
| 2022 | $64,796 | $20,000 | $21,150 | $21,150 | 36 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $63,444 | $63,157 | $64,796 |
| Revenue | $27,025 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Expenses | $26,738 | $21,639 | $21,150 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $26,738 | $21,639 | $21,150 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,089 | $3,214 | $2,988 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anita Powell as President/Director, Carson Powell as Treasurer/Director, Tyler Powell as Secretary/Director, and Nathan Powell as Director.
David J and Anita Powell Family is led by Anita Powell, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anita Powell
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carson Powell
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nathan Powell
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tyler Powell
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 430 Leslie Lane, Escondido, CA 92026
Phone: (760) 746-7746
Frequently asked questions about David J and Anita Powell Family
How much does David J and Anita Powell Family give each year?
David J and Anita Powell Family gave $25K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 30 grants.
What is David J and Anita Powell Family's typical grant size?
David J and Anita Powell Family's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $684, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David J and Anita Powell Family that year got $347 on average.
Where does David J and Anita Powell Family give grants?
David J and Anita Powell Family's top state is Missouri, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Springfield, MO (3 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does David J and Anita Powell Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David J and Anita Powell Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David J and Anita Powell Family's largest grantees?
David J and Anita Powell Family's largest 2024 grantees include CEF Mo Child Evangelism Fellowship ($7,000), CEF of so Calif Inc San Diego Chap ($4,000) and General Council of the Assemblies O ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David J and Anita Powell Family?
David J and Anita Powell Family reported $63K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David J and Anita Powell Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for organizations such as Child Evangelism Fellowship, the General Council of the Assemblies of God, and The Navigators. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David J and Anita Powell Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David J and Anita Powell Family's EIN?
David J and Anita Powell Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5047170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does David J and Anita Powell Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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