Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation
The Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Indiana. It supports charitable organizations through contributions to organizations authorized to carry out charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities and that are tax-exempt.
Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation gave $26K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,750
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,146
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $224,624
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (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 Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 214 S 19Th St, Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: (770) 253-2794
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Food Pantry ($3K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed grants in 2025 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). 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 $26K (2025) to $30K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Pantry Richmond, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Friends of Morrison Reeves Richmond, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Friends of Richmond Parks Funds Richmond, IN | General | $2,500 |
| A Better Way Richmond, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Jacy House Richmond, IN | General | $2,500 |
| RHS Alumni Association Richmond, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Animal Care Alliance Richmond, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Richmond Columbian Properties Richmond, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Richmond, IN | General | $2,000 |
| Richmond Family YMCA Richmond, IN | General | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $224,624 | $33,648 | $33,301 | $25,750 | 12 | — | $18,710 |
| 2024 | $224,277 | $14,801 | $32,470 | $27,250 | 13 | — | $15,410 |
| 2023 | $241,946 | $9,606 | $32,317 | $27,250 | 13 | — | $13,117 |
| 2022 | $264,657 | $10,752 | $34,653 | $28,500 | 14 | — | $10,930 |
| 2021 | $288,558 | $39,675 | $35,202 | $28,500 | 14 | $28,756 | $33,229 |
| 2020 | $284,085 | $25,811 | $37,430 | $30,000 | 14 | — | $18,438 |
| 2019 | $295,704 | $12,034 | $36,518 | $30,000 | 12 | — | $5,701 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to eligible tax-exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as food assistance, parks, youth services, animal care, and support for people with disabilities. Abilities Richmond, one of its grantees, says its mission is to expand opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and other barriers to participate in a full range of life activities, including competitive employment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $25,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, with a median of $2,500. All listed 2025 grants were for general purposes and went to organizations in Indiana. Recipients included Community Food Pantry, Friends of Morrison Reeves, Friends of Richmond Parks Funds, A Better Way, Jacy House, RHS Alumni Association, Animal Care Alliance, and Richmond Columbian Properties, each receiving $2,500; Boys and Girls Club received $2,000; Richmond Family YMCA received $1,500; 228 Club received $1,250; and Abilities Richmond Inc received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Powrs Macke, Kimberly L Kinsey, and Granville F Powers III as trustees.
Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Powrs Macke
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $800 (2025)
Granville F. Powers III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $800 (2025)
Kimberly L. Kinsey
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $800 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $800, to Elizabeth Powrs Macke (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation
How much does Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation give each year?
Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation gave $26K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 13 grants.
What is Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,146, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation give grants?
Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, IN (12 grants).
Does Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Food Pantry ($2,500), Friends of Morrison Reeves ($2,500) and Friends of Richmond Parks Funds ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation?
Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation reported $225K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
What does Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to eligible tax-exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as food assistance, parks, youth services, animal care, and support for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation's EIN?
Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6702638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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