Powell Family Foundation
The Powell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 45 grants totaling $343,000, supporting charitable organizations that include educational institutions, environmental education, health care, and community-service organizations.
Powell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Powell Family Foundation gave $343K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $343,000
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,622
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,025,707
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (8 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Powell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 234 Mall Blvd 290, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: (610) 854-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Powell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Penn State University ($45K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 221 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining reported shares were New York and California at 1% each, and Florida and West Virginia at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Powell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 45 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2021) to $343K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $343K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University University Park, PA | General Contribution | $45,000 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center Gladwyne, PA | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Norritown Zoological Society Norristown, PA | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia Ambler, PA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Greater West Chester Rotary Foundation- Cors Program Exton, PA | General Contribution | $13,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania-Orphan Disease Center Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $11,000 |
| African Education Program Wayne, PA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Aim Academy Conshocken, PA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,025,707 | $461,667 | $396,879 | $343,000 | 45 | $354,701 | $429,489 | $252,158 |
| 2023 | $3,960,919 | $468,063 | $326,304 | $288,500 | 41 | $298,293 | $442,052 | $230,528 |
| 2022 | $3,819,160 | $187,829 | $308,681 | $270,266 | 49 | $280,215 | $160,863 | $249,386 |
| 2021 | $3,940,012 | $194,341 | $280,061 | $240,366 | 42 | $250,134 | $164,414 | $276,761 |
| 2020 | $4,025,732 | $79,875 | $288,276 | $247,383 | 44 | — | $79,444 | $238,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Powell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $252K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Riverbend Environmental Education Center says its purpose is to foster awareness and understanding of the environment through educational programming. The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania describes its work as including education, research, and patient care. Community Volunteers in Medicine says it provides free health care to uninsured working people with low incomes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $343,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $45,000 to Penn State University, $30,000 to Riverbend Environmental Education Center, $25,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, $20,000 each to Jewish Relief Agency and Norristown Zoological Society, and $15,000 to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. These grants were recorded as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Powell was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Powell Family Foundation is led by Richard Powell, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Powell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Richard Powell (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Powell Family Foundation
How much does Powell Family Foundation give each year?
Powell Family Foundation gave $343K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $289K across 41 grants.
What is Powell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Powell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,622, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Powell Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Powell Family Foundation give grants?
Powell Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (13 grants), Wayne, PA (3 grants), Norristown, PA (2 grants) and Conshocken, PA (2 grants).
Does Powell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Powell Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Powell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Powell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Penn State University ($45,000), Riverbend Environmental Education Center ($30,000) and Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Powell Family Foundation?
Powell Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $355K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Powell Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Riverbend Environmental Education Center says its purpose is to foster awareness and understanding of the environment through educational programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Powell Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Powell Family Foundation's EIN?
Powell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4737574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Powell Family 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Powell Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/powell-family-foundation-morg_1fbeb02dfb804a33a78043eda87478ad
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