Powell Crown Foundation
The Powell Crown Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It makes charitable grants to other organizations that support the Christian Science movement.
Powell Crown Foundation at a glance
In short: Powell Crown Foundation gave $192K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,000
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,000
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $1,968,362
- -4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (22% 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 Powell Crown Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1101 Westmore Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63131-1320
Phone: (919) 815-9131
Website: https://www.powellcrown.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Powell Crown Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Albert Baker Fund ($33K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest state shares were Massachusetts (22%), California (17%), Michigan (16%), Texas (13%), and Pennsylvania (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Powell Crown Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 130% 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 $133K (2019) to $239K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Baker Fund Folsom, CA | Render Financial Support to CST | $33,000 |
| Camp Leelanau Maple City, MI | Serve Christian Science Youth | $30,000 |
| Longyear Museum Chestnut Hill, MA | Preserve Mary Baker Eddy's History | $25,000 |
| The Leaves Richardson, TX | Render Support Tocs Nursing Facility | $25,000 |
| Crystal Lake Camps Hughesville, PA | Serve the Christian Science Youth | $20,000 |
| Mother Church Boston, MA | Headquarters of the CS Movement | $17,500 |
| Cherishablility Portland, OR | Support CST with Special Needs | $15,000 |
| Friends of Camp Bow-Isle Renton, WA | Serve Christian Science Youth | $10,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited Buena Vista, CO | Serve the Christian Science Youth | $5,000 |
| Cedars Camps Lebanon, MO | Serve the Christian Science Youth | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,968,362 | $145,422 | $244,000 | $192,000 | 12 | $202,232 | $44,537 | — |
| 2024 | $2,066,940 | $349,171 | $237,407 | $185,000 | 13 | $186,726 | $194,841 | — |
| 2023 | $1,955,176 | $263,320 | $207,438 | $198,171 | 5 | $198,171 | $254,053 | $152,213 |
| 2022 | $1,902,088 | $84,555 | $248,281 | $238,523 | 10 | $238,523 | $74,797 | $162,465 |
| 2021 | $2,062,884 | $88,695 | $223,208 | $217,500 | 6 | $217,500 | $82,987 | $174,146 |
| 2020 | $2,199,142 | $87,483 | $183,749 | $175,000 | 11 | — | $78,748 | $162,492 |
| 2019 | $2,252,726 | $97,857 | $137,909 | $132,500 | 10 | — | $92,448 | $109,858 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it makes charitable grants to organizations supporting the Christian Science movement. Its 2025 grants included support for Christian Science youth camps, a Christian Science nursing facility, and organizations serving people with special needs.
Grantee descriptions provide further context: The Leaves Inc says its mission is to provide Christian Science nursing for people seeking spiritual healing. Friends of Camp Bow-Isle says it manages and awards campership funds and supports other charitable purposes. Adventure Unlimited says it provides recreational, leadership, service, education, and community activities that foster spiritual growth and healing in an environment where Christian Science is lived.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $192,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $33,000, with a median grant of $16,250.
Among its 2025 grants were $33,000 to Albert Baker Fund, $30,000 to Camp Leelanau, $25,000 each to Longyear Museum and The Leaves, and $20,000 to Crystal Lake Camps. The Leaves Inc describes its work as providing Christian Science nursing; the other purposes listed in the filing include preserving Mary Baker Eddy’s history and serving Christian Science youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leslie B. Greenman as president, Christine P. Williams as vice president, Stephanie Boyman as secretary, and Sue Ellen Coughtry as treasurer.
Powell Crown Foundation is led by Leslie B. Greenman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie B. Greenman
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christine P. Williams
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephanie Smith Boyman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sue Ellen Coughtry
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn P. Rinker (2019–2021) — Vice President
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 Powell Crown Foundation
How much does Powell Crown Foundation give each year?
Powell Crown Foundation gave $192K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $185K across 13 grants.
What is Powell Crown Foundation's typical grant size?
Powell Crown Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,250, and its average grant was $16,000, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Powell Crown Foundation give grants?
Powell Crown Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Michigan (16%).
Does Powell Crown Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Powell Crown Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Serve the Christian Science Youth" (4 grants).
Who are Powell Crown Foundation's largest grantees?
Powell Crown Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Albert Baker Fund ($33,000), Camp Leelanau ($30,000) and Longyear Museum ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Powell Crown Foundation?
Powell Crown Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $145K.
What does Powell Crown Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it makes charitable grants to organizations supporting the Christian Science movement. Its 2025 grants included support for Christian Science youth camps, a Christian Science nursing facility, and organizations serving people with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Powell Crown Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Powell Crown Foundation's EIN?
Powell Crown Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1787126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Powell Crown 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 August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Powell Crown Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/powell-crown-foundation-morg_d453d75d524a45718f9c65defc7745c6
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