Powell Endowment Foundation
Powell Endowment Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $310K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $24K.
Powell Endowment Foundation at a glance
In short: Powell Endowment Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,000
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $310,041
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Powell Endowment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Marin Primary and Middle School ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Primary and Middle School Larkspur, CA | Support of Its Endeavors | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $310,041 | $23,808 | $3,010 | $3,000 | 1 | $23,808 | $188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Powell Endowment Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Powell Endowment Foundation is led by Jeffrey J. Powell, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jeffrey J. Powell
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Michael S. Powell
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Endowment Foundation
How much does Powell Endowment Foundation give each year?
Powell Endowment Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Powell Endowment Foundation?
Powell Endowment Foundation reported $310K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
Where does Powell Endowment Foundation operate?
Powell Endowment Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Powell Endowment Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Powell Endowment Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Powell Endowment Foundation's EIN?
Powell Endowment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3118256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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