The Powers Family Foundation
The Powers Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $148K.
The Powers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Powers Family Foundation gave $148K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $19K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $148,170
- -34.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $18,521
- -42.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,477
- -94.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Michigan (87% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who The Powers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Acton Institute ($53K). Together the top 8 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 20 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Powers Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2022) to $225K (2021). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Religious with Free Market Principles | $52,670 |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $33,500 |
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools Traverse City, MI | Religious Education | $25,000 |
| Augustine Institute Greenwood Village, CO | Religious Education | $20,000 |
| Holy Family Radio Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Church Howard City, MI | Religious | $2,500 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $2,500 |
| Help Pregnancy Crisis Aid Grand Rapids, MI | Support for Unplanned Pregnancies | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9,477 | $2,443 | $155,310 | $148,170 | 8 | $149,950 | $6,409 |
| 2021 | $162,344 | $131,965 | $227,598 | $224,961 | 7 | $225,629 | $9,728 |
| 2020 | $257,977 | $98 | $182,418 | $178,025 | 5 | — | $14,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Powers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Powers Family Foundation is led by Lisa M. Wilbur, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Lisa M. Wilbur
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet L. Jepsen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda A. Rossiter
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon C. Meerman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert J. Powers (2020) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Powers Family Foundation
How much does The Powers Family Foundation give each year?
The Powers Family Foundation gave $148K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $225K across 7 grants.
What is The Powers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Powers Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,521, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Powers Family Foundation give grants?
The Powers Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants).
Does The Powers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Powers Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are The Powers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Powers Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Acton Institute ($52,670), Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish ($33,500) and Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Powers Family Foundation?
The Powers Family Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Powers Family Foundation's EIN?
The Powers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3377775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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