Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation
The Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation is a private foundation based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founded in 2022 by Holland and Carolyn Powell, it supports wildlife conservation and the preservation of wildlife and hunting lands, with a stated focus on Alabama and the Southeast while also working beyond those areas.
Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation at a glance
In short: Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,004
- +44.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +44.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,375
- Total assets
- $2,576
- +219.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8721 Forrestal Drive Ne, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone: (334) 412-8180
Website: https://www.thehcpfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Weatherby Foundation ($24K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website states a focus on wildlife and hunting-land preservation in Alabama and the Southeast, while also noting that it does not ignore other parts of the world. In 2025, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Arizona (44%), Texas (29%), Alabama (24%), Michigan (3%), and Kentucky (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation gives
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherby Foundation Tempe, AZ | To assist the weatherby foundation in their efforts to educate the public of the role of ethical hunting for wildlife conservation. | $24,000 |
| Safari Club International Foundation San Antonio, TX | To assist the sci foundation in their mission to ensure the future of wildlife through conservation, education, and hunting. | $13,672 |
| University of Alabama Tide Pride Tuscaloosa, AL | To support the university of Alabama and their educational programs. | $4,894 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | To support the university of Alabama and their educational programs. | $4,350 |
| Auburn Student Program Auburn, AL | To Support Auburn University and Their Educational Programs. | $3,135 |
| Safari Club International San Antonio, TX | To assist the sci in their mission to protect the heritage of hunting and promote wildlife conservation. | $2,375 |
| Wildlife Center Michigan Bitely, MI | To assist the wildlife center in their mission to educate and advocate for conservation and ethical hunting. | $1,545 |
| Leadership Alabama Birmingham, AL | To assist leadership Alabama in their mission of challenging, motivating and engaging Alabama's proven leaders. | $350 |
| Trail of Tears Buy a Brick Huntsville, AL | To support the construction of a memorial which will help fund the preservation, education, and public awareness of the forced removal of native americans along the trail of tears. | $300 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,576 | $117,200 | $115,431 | $55,004 | 11 | $55,004 | $127 |
| 2024 | $807 | $75,500 | $75,413 | $37,949 | 11 | $37,949 | $40 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127 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 mission is to help preserve wildlife and hunting lands and to support science-based solutions to wildlife conservation challenges. Its stated focus areas include communicating the role of hunting in conservation, supporting research and education on wildlife and natural resource management, and providing humanitarian services through the hunting community.
Its 2025 grants included support for wildlife conservation and hunting education, university educational programs, leadership development, a memorial supporting preservation and public awareness, and a hunger campaign. Among its grantees, Safari Club International describes its mission as preserving hunting heritage through wildlife conservation and public education. Leadership Alabama describes its work as connecting established leaders across Alabama and helping them understand state problems and priorities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $55,004. Grant amounts ranged from $133 to $24,000, with a median of $2,375.
The largest reported grants included $24,000 to Weatherby Foundation for public education about ethical hunting and wildlife conservation; $13,672 to Safari Club International Foundation for wildlife conservation, education, and hunting; $4,894 to University of Alabama Tide Pride and $4,350 to the University of Alabama for educational programs; and $3,135 to Auburn Student Program for university educational programs. Other reported grants included $2,375 to Safari Club International, $1,545 to Wildlife Center Michigan, and $350 to Leadership Alabama.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Holland Powell, Carolyn S Powell, and S Jordan Hasler as directors.
Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn S. Powell
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Holland Powell
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Jordan Hasler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation
How much does Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation give each year?
Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 11 grants.
What is Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's typical grant size?
Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,375, and its average grant was $5,000, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation give grants?
Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (29%) and Alabama (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants).
Does Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's largest grantees?
Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Weatherby Foundation ($24,000), Safari Club International Foundation ($13,672) and University of Alabama Tide Pride ($4,894), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation?
Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help preserve wildlife and hunting lands and to support science-based solutions to wildlife conservation challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holland & Carolyn Powell 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 Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's EIN?
Holland & Carolyn Powell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3629443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Holland & Carolyn Powell 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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