Powell Family Foundation Inc

MIAMI, FL EIN: 65-0934241

Powell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since June 2000. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with limited staffing, relying on a board of directors to guide its philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.6M

-2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$466K

-19.8% YoY

Grant Count

-29.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+13.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Powell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $448K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

No formal application guidelines, deadlines, or stated restrictions are listed. The foundation appears to operate on a selective basis rather than accepting unsolicited applications.

Grant Range

$1,000 to $150,000

Review Cycle

, or stated restrictions are listed. The foundation appears to operate on a selective basis rather than accepting unsolicited applications.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grant-making activities are concentrated in:

Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $1.9M (78%)

Maryland $140K (6%)

North Carolina $135K (6%)

Virginia $90K (4%)

Missouri $50K (2%)

Connecticut $45K (2%)

Massachusetts $30K (1%)

District of Columbia $25K (1%)

+1 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaArlingtonBanner ElkBathesdaBlowing RockBooneCamdenColumbiaCoral GablesCorale GablesDavieFort LauderdaleGainesvilleManalapanMiamiMiami GardensNewlandNorth MiamiPalmetto BayPonte Vedra

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (Most Recent Filing - 2024):

Total assets: $7,551,263
Total giving: $466,015
Total liabilities: $0

Prior Year Data (2023):

Total assets: $7,720,000
Total revenues: $750,000
Total expenses: $679,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,551,263	$7,721,764	$7,665,439
Revenue	$379,827	$749,755	$573,212
Expenses	$550,328	$678,592	$548,864
Qualifying Distributions	$466,015	$580,735	$483,015
Net Investment Income	$299,452	$651,898	$517,363
Distributable Amount	$447,661	$409,806	$465,399

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

108 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Florida Foundation Inc ($150,000), Florida Achievement Support Trust ($100,000), Miami Cancer Institute ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BLOWING ROCK CHARITY HORSE SHOW FOUNDATION BLOWING ROCK, NC	CHARITABLE	$5,000
DANNY AND RON'S RESCUE CAMDEN, SC	CHARITABLE	$5,000
FLORIDA ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT TRUST CORALE GABLES, FL	CHARITABLE	$100,000
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NORTH MIAMI, FL	CHARITABLE	$5,000
MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE MIAMI, FL	CHARITABLE	$50,000
MIAMI CITY BALLET MIAMI, FL	CHARITABLE	$6,500
SOLDIER STRONG STAMFORD, CT	CHARITABLE	$15,000
STEPHENS COLLEGE COLUMBIA, MO	CHARITABLE	$10,000
UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC GAINESVILLE, FL	CHARITABLE	$16,015
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC GAINESVILLE, FL	CHARITABLE	$150,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Directors:

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Compensation
Earl Powell	President/Director	3	$0
Christy Powell	Secretary/Director	3	$0
Brian Misunias	Treasurer/Director	3	$0

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EARL POWELL	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	3	—
CHRISTY POWELL	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	3	—
BRIAN MISUNIAS	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	3	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Powell Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Powell Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $466,015 (most recent filing) • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $150,000 • Recent grant activity documented in filings **Application Process:** No formal application guidelines, deadlines, or stated restrictions are listed. The foundation appears to operate on a selective basis rather than accepting unsolicited applications. **Approachability:** The foundation's tax filings indicate it is possibly open to applications, though it operates…

Where does Powell Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation's grant-making activities are concentrated in: • Florida • North Carolina • South Carolina

What size grants does Powell Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Powell Family Foundation Inc awarded 17 grants totaling $466K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Powell Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Powell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $448K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.