Power for Good Foundation
Power for Good Foundation is a private foundation based in Chester, Pennsylvania. It made 102 grants totaling $4,162,365 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, youth development, and community services.
Power for Good Foundation at a glance
In short: Power for Good Foundation gave $4.2M across 102 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,162,365
- +350.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 102
- +82.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,808
- +147.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,586,416
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Power for Good 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: 2501 Seaport Drive 4Th Floor, Chester, PA 19013-2249
Phone: (610) 990-4246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Power for Good Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donorschoose Org ($502K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 158 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (18%), New York (16%), Texas (15%), Illinois (11%), and Washington, DC (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 102 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Power for Good Foundation gives
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $924K (2023) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 102 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donorschoose Org New York, NY | General Operating Support | $502,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chester Chester, PA | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Beat the Streets - Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $200,111 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Kid Net Foundation (Jonathans Place) Dallas, TX | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Lemonade Day - Houston Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Philanthropy Together (Global Impact) Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| The Base Inc Roxbury, MA | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Urban League of Union County Elizabeth, NJ | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Bravehearts Theapeutic Riding and Educational Center Harvard, IL | General Operating Support | $180,000 |
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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 | $4,586,416 | $4,401,607 | $4,777,235 | $4,162,365 | 102 | $4,774,235 | $151,607 | $150,702 |
| 2023 | $4,962,600 | $6,057,695 | $1,095,582 | $924,173 | 56 | $1,095,582 | $47,695 | $54,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Power for Good Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, DonorsChoose.org says it engages the public in public schools as a way to address educational inequity. The Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Chester says it supports young people’s development and future success. Girls Inc. says it works to help girls be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include youth wrestling and opportunity in Chicago (Beat the Streets Chicago), social and economic equality in Union County (Urban League of Union County), and advancing the economic, educational, political, housing, health, and civil rights of the Hispanic population (League of United Latin American Citizens). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 102 grants totaling $4,162,365. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $502,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest grant was $502,000 to DonorsChoose.org for general operating support. Other large grants included $300,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Chester and $200,111 to Beat the Streets - Chicago, both for general operating support. The foundation also awarded $200,000 each to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore, Kid Net Foundation (Jonathans Place), Lemonade Day - Houston, Philanthropy Together (Global Impact), and Urban League of Union County, for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Asher Rafael as director and chair, Hollie Delaney as director and treasurer, and Anu Gupta MD as director and secretary.
Power for Good Foundation is led by Asher Rafael, Director & Chair on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Asher Rafael
Director & Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anu Gupta MD
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$357K (2024)
Hollie Delaney
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $357K, to ANU Gupta MD (Director, Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Power for Good Foundation
How much does Power for Good Foundation give each year?
Power for Good Foundation gave $4.2M across 102 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $924K across 56 grants.
What is Power for Good Foundation's typical grant size?
Power for Good Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $40,808, across 102 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Power for Good Foundation give grants?
Power for Good Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (13 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Chester, PA (4 grants) and Media, PA (4 grants).
Does Power for Good Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Power for Good Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (102 of 102) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Power for Good Foundation's largest grantees?
Power for Good Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Donorschoose Org ($502,000), Boys and Girls Club of Chester ($300,000) and Beat the Streets - Chicago ($200,111), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Power for Good Foundation?
Power for Good Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Power for Good Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, DonorsChoose.org says it engages the public in public schools as a way to address educational inequity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Power for Good 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 Power for Good Foundation's EIN?
Power for Good Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1575675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Power for Good 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 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Power for Good Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/power-for-good-foundation-morg_80664441ac704b3c84f0d64d34e325ed
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