Max Squared Foundation
Max Squared Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tumwater, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $111.
Max Squared Foundation at a glance
In short: Max Squared Foundation gave $13K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,300
- +432.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,433
- +77.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $31,647
- +193.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Max Squared Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thurston Cty Boys and Girls Club ($12K). Together the top 3 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $14K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thurston Cty Boys and Girls Club Olympia, WA | General Financial Assistance | $12,000 |
| Thurston County 4-H Lacey, WA | General Financial Assistance | $1,000 |
| YMCA Olympia, WA | General Financial Assistance | $300 |
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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 | $31,647 | $35,111 | $14,245 | $13,300 | 3 | $13,300 | $111 |
| 2024 | $10,781 | $6 | $3,968 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $6 |
| 2023 | $14,743 | $30,007 | $15,306 | $14,000 | 2 | $14,000 | $7 |
| 2022 | $4,978 | $5,000 | $4,958 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Max Squared Foundation is led by Kathy Powell, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Powell
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christopher Powell
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Katrin M. Ratassepp
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Max Squared Foundation
How much does Max Squared Foundation give each year?
Max Squared Foundation gave $13K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Max Squared Foundation's typical grant size?
Max Squared Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,433, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Max Squared Foundation give grants?
Max Squared Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Olympia, WA (2 grants).
Does Max Squared Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Max Squared Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Max Squared Foundation?
Max Squared Foundation reported $32K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Max Squared Foundation's EIN?
Max Squared Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0639771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Max Squared Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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