Power Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. Established in 2015, it is a 501(c)(3) organization classified as a private foundation. The foundation focuses on charitable and educational purposes through its grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$422K
+55.8% YoY
Grant Count
56
+36.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+14.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds charitable and educational purposes. Its key funding focus areas include:
- Wildlife grants
- Charter schools
- K-12 education
- Early childhood development
- Head Start programs
- Education nonprofits
- Parent-teacher organizations
Grantmaking
In 2023, Power Foundation made 38 grants totaling approximately $162,800 (with at least three grants documented):
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in Idaho, with a base in Meridian. It has supported organizations including the Idaho Stem Action Center Foundation and University of Idaho Foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total assets: $4,990,698
- Total revenues: -$43,175
- Total expenses: $341,349
- Investment income and dividends: $151,158
- Number of employees: 0
Historical comparison (2022 to 2023):
- Total grants and contributions declined from $500,000 (2022) to $0 (2023)
- Investment income decreased 13.1% from $174,009 to $151,158
- Net loss from sale of non-inventory assets: -$194,333
The foundation's revenue structure relies primarily on investment income rather than contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,925,993 | $4,990,698 | $5,339,064 |
| Revenue | $430,426 | $-43,175 | $645,375 |
| Expenses | $495,131 | $341,349 | $321,424 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $422,353 | $271,000 | $256,045 |
| Net Investment Income | $359,648 | $86,202 | $108,957 |
| Distributable Amount | $344,785 | $322,239 | $254,981 |
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
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KUMM | PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM HAYNES | VP / CHAIRMAN / DIRECTOR - THRU 3-7-24 | 1 | — |
| GERRY MURRAY | VP / CHAIRMAN/DIR - FROM 3-7 THRU 12-1 | 1 | — |
| MARIA FERRAL | TREASURER / DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALICE NORDSTROM | SECRETARY / DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAYCE MCEWAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET METZGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GINO GIUMARRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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