The Powers Foundation Inc
The Powers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. It made 39 grants totaling $322,450 in 2025, primarily to organizations in Louisiana.
The Powers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Powers Foundation Inc gave $322K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Louisiana. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $322,450
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,268
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,392,979
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (95% 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 The Powers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No specific application form is required; applications should include a copy of the organization’s IRS tax-exemption letter. The filing lists C Cody White Jr as the contact. New grants are made primarily to organizations in the Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana areas.
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: C Cody White Jr
Mailing address: 333 Texas Street Suite 15, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 458-1049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Powers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highland Center Corporation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 215 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that new grants are made primarily to organizations in the Shreveport and Bossier City areas. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 3% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Powers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 39 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $322K (2025) to $425K (2021). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Center Corporation Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Volunteers of America of North Louisiana Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| La Tech University College of Business Ruston, LA | Educational | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Providence House Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Film Prize Jr Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Centenary College Shreveport, LA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Community Renewal International Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,392,979 | $420,614 | $361,080 | $322,450 | 39 | $332,721 | $393,125 | $349,895 |
| 2024 | $3,333,445 | $171,530 | $378,125 | $338,082 | 41 | $348,639 | $143,155 | $326,176 |
| 2023 | $3,540,040 | $253,309 | $393,837 | $348,848 | 37 | $359,792 | $223,784 | $315,051 |
| 2022 | $3,680,568 | $559,346 | $467,415 | $421,320 | 45 | $431,457 | $366,223 | $324,252 |
| 2021 | $3,587,637 | $214,583 | $462,693 | $425,450 | 53 | — | $127,021 | $319,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Powers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $350K 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 included charitable and educational support. Grantee missions illustrate some of the work supported: Providence House says it provides housing, supportive services, training, and employment opportunities for homeless families with children. Volunteers of America of North Louisiana describes its work as supporting affordable housing and humanitarian services for residents of the McAdoo Hotel. The Shreveport Symphony says it provides classical music and educational programs in Northwest Louisiana.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $322,450. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $30,000 each to the Highland Center Corporation and Volunteers of America of North Louisiana; $25,000 to Louisiana Tech University College of Business; and $20,000 each to the American Red Cross, Community Foundation, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, and Providence House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C Cody White Jr as president and treasurer, Stephen C White as vice president, and Ellen H White as secretary.
The Powers Foundation Inc is led by C. Cody White Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Cody White Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $30K (2025)
Ellen H. White
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Stephen C. White
V.p.
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $30K, to C Cody White Jr (Pres & Treas). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Powers Foundation Inc
How much does The Powers Foundation Inc give each year?
The Powers Foundation Inc gave $322K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $338K across 41 grants.
What is The Powers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Powers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,268, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Powers Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Powers Foundation Inc give grants?
The Powers Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (36 grants).
Does The Powers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The Powers Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants), "Educational" (5 grants) and "Medical" (4 grants).
Who are The Powers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Powers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Highland Center Corporation ($30,000), Volunteers of America of North Louisiana ($30,000) and La Tech University College of Business ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Powers Foundation Inc?
The Powers Foundation Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $333K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350K (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 The Powers Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable and educational support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Powers Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Powers Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Powers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6080974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Powers 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Powers Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-powers-foundation-inc-morg_49809541cc35468fa714869dd6e1d244
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