Powell Foundation
Powell Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all listed with animal-welfare purposes; the recipients include animal rescues, animal-care organizations, and groups with other stated missions.
Powell Foundation at a glance
In short: Powell Foundation gave $90K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,000
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,182
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $58,442
- -61.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (28% 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 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: 6843 N Knox, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Phone: (847) 675-9058
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Powell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rocky Mountain Raptor Program ($15K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in Colorado (28% of grant dollars), Illinois (26%), Oregon (17%), Utah (11%), and Massachusetts (11%), among other states. These figures describe the locations of that year’s recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Powell Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 748% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2025) to $105K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Fort Collins, CO | Animal Welfare | $15,000 |
| Dogs for Better Lives Central Point, OR | Animal Welfare | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Colorado Animal Rescue Express Englewood, CO | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Sit Stay Read Inc Chicago, IL | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Tree House Humane Society Chicago, IL | Animal Welfare | $8,000 |
| Pet Partners Bellevue, WA | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Save a Pet Inc Grayslake, IL | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Companion Animal Program Chatham, MA | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Envisioning Access Boston, MA | Animal Welfare | $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 | $58,442 | $2,691 | $94,046 | $90,000 | 11 | — | $2,688 | $7,237 |
| 2024 | $150,909 | $2,502 | $97,039 | $93,000 | 11 | — | $4,270 | $9,397 |
| 2023 | $244,403 | $2,366 | $102,162 | $98,000 | 14 | — | $5,029 | $11,704 |
| 2022 | $342,047 | $3,501 | $106,940 | $102,500 | 14 | $106,783 | $4,886 | $14,274 |
| 2021 | $443,388 | $6,184 | $109,262 | $105,000 | 14 | $109,122 | $6,059 | $18,055 |
| 2020 | $548,098 | $4,522 | $109,528 | $105,000 | 15 | — | $12,234 | $12,338 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Powell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went primarily to organizations whose stated work includes animal welfare. For example, Rocky Mountain Raptor Program says it cares for and rehabilitates injured birds of prey, releases them into the wild, and provides public education and outreach. Best Friends Animal Society describes its work as saving dogs and cats in shelters and making the country no-kill. Other supported organizations describe work in areas including cat welfare, animal-assisted interactions, children’s literacy, disability services, and community quality of life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $8,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $15,000 each to Rocky Mountain Raptor Program and Dogs for Better Lives; $10,000 each to Best Friends Animal Society, Colorado Animal Rescue Express, and Sit Stay Read; and $8,000 to Tree House Humane Society. Sit Stay Read says it advances children’s literacy using certified dogs and volunteers; Tree House Humane Society says it works to protect and support cats.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marita Powell and Michael Miller as co-trustees.
Powell Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marita Powell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$275 (2020) → $300 (2025)
Michael Miller
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $750 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $750, to Michael Miller (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Powell Foundation
How much does Powell Foundation give each year?
Powell Foundation gave $90K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 11 grants.
What is Powell Foundation's typical grant size?
Powell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,182, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Powell Foundation give grants?
Powell Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (26%) and Oregon (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Powell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Powell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (11 grants).
Who are Powell Foundation's largest grantees?
Powell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rocky Mountain Raptor Program ($15,000), Dogs for Better Lives ($15,000) and Best Friends Animal Society ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Powell Foundation?
Powell Foundation reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What does Powell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went primarily to organizations whose stated work includes animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Powell 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 ↑
How much is Powell Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Powell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Powell Foundation's EIN?
Powell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4747466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Powell 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Powell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/powell-foundation-morg_59b95d6f275b47ccb3652b3c93116af0
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