Power Foundation Inc
Power Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. Its 2025 filing lists grants for charitable and/or educational purposes, including awards to universities, schools, and other organizations.
Power Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Power Foundation Inc gave $304K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Idaho. 49% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $303,770
- -28.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,463
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,716,966
- -4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (20 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (31% 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 Power Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1032 S Silverstone Way 200, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 788-3456
Website: https://peerpowerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Power Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland State University Foundation ($73K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 203 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Idaho. In 2025, 31% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho, 26% to Ohio, 7% each to Oregon and Montana, and 6% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Power Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 41 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $126K (2021) to $422K (2024). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University Foundation Cleveland, OH | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $73,356 |
| Bridger Public Schools Bridger, MT | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Moscow, ID | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers - Kansas City Overland Park, KS | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Stevens Point Area Senior High Stevens Point, WI | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Moscow, ID | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $14,144 |
| Moore Middle School Tyler, TX | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $8,800 |
| Lewiston High School Lewiston, ID | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $7,500 |
| Fort Zumwalt School District Ofallon, MO | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $7,500 |
| Westside Christian High School Tigard, OR | Charitable and/or Educational Purposes | $7,500 |
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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 | $4,716,966 | $176,507 | $385,534 | $303,770 | 47 | $306,542 | $105,192 | $343,944 |
| 2024 | $4,925,993 | $430,426 | $495,131 | $422,353 | 56 | $422,353 | $359,648 | $344,785 |
| 2023 | $4,990,698 | $-43,175 | $341,349 | $271,000 | 41 | $271,000 | $86,202 | $322,239 |
| 2022 | $5,339,064 | $645,375 | $321,424 | $257,980 | 37 | $256,045 | $108,957 | $254,981 |
| 2021 | $5,015,113 | $1,117,782 | $182,665 | $125,700 | 22 | $126,750 | $63,817 | $272,200 |
| 2020 | $4,079,996 | $1,143,443 | $281,542 | $242,680 | 61 | — | $105,631 | $192,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Power Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $344K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 filing describes the listed grants as being for charitable and/or educational purposes. Grantees’ own descriptions indicate support for higher education and student aid, science education, and other educational and charitable work. For example, Cleveland State University Foundation says it raises and manages private gifts to benefit the university and its students and faculty, while ExplorationWorks says its mission is to foster a lifelong love of science in Montana.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $303,770. Grants ranged from $500 to $73,356, with a median of $5,000.
The largest listed award was $73,356 to Cleveland State University Foundation. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Bridger Public Schools, University of Idaho Foundation, Society of Women Engineers – Kansas City, and Stevens Point Area Senior High. The University of Idaho Foundation also received a separate grant of $14,144. Other listed awards included $8,800 to Moore Middle School; $7,500 each to Lewiston High School, Fort Zumwalt School District, and Westside Christian High School; $6,000 to University of Maine Foundation; and $5,875 to ExplorationWorks.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Kumm and Janet Metzger as president/directors, with Kumm serving through January 3 and Metzger beginning March 12. Andy Ratzkin is listed as a director from February 20 and as vice president/chairman from March 12. Other listed officers and directors are Maria Ferral, treasurer/director; Alice Nordstrom, secretary; Kayce McEwan, director through June 1; Gino Giumarro, director; Sarah Kuchera, director from March 12; Sara Michaels, director from May 21; and Shawn Jackson, director from June 1.
Power Foundation Inc is led by John Kumm, President & Director - since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Kumm
President & Director -
President → President & Director, 2024
President & Director → President & Director -, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Metzger
President & Director - From March
Director → President & Director - From March, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Ratzkin - Director
Vice President & Chairman - From March
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gino Giumarro
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kayce McEwan
Director -
Director → Director -, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Ferral
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Michaels
Director - From May
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kuchera
Director - From March
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Jackson
Director - From June
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Nordstrom
Secretary
Corporate Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Gerry Murray (2024) — Vice President, Chairman & Director - From
- Former: Jim Haynes (2024) — Vice President, Chairman & Director -
- Former: Charles Kemp (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Gerard Murray (2020–2023) — Vice President & Chairman
- Former: Greg Reed (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: James Haynes (2020–2023) — Vice President & Chairman
- Former: Kacey McEwan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bret Moffett (2020) — Vice President & Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about Power Foundation Inc
How much does Power Foundation Inc give each year?
Power Foundation Inc gave $304K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $422K across 56 grants.
What is Power Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Power Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,463, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Power Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Power Foundation Inc give grants?
Power Foundation Inc's top state is Idaho, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (26%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Moscow, ID (6 grants), Boise, ID (5 grants), Lewiston, ID (3 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Power Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Power Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable and/or Educational Purposes" (47 grants).
Who are Power Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Power Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland State University Foundation ($73,356), University of Idaho Foundation ($49,144 across 6 grants) and Bridger Public Schools ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Power Foundation Inc?
Power Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $344K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Power Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing describes the listed grants as being for charitable and/or educational purposes. Grantees’ own descriptions indicate support for higher education and student aid, science education, and other educational and charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Power Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Power Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4327757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Power Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Power Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/power-foundation-inc-morg_2c6397caf87c4212a5e7a166ca312ec9
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