Overview
The Powell Foundation, based in Houston, Texas, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $421 million. The foundation's annual expenses are around $20 million, with a revenue of about $22.8 million. It supports a wide range of initiatives across numerous cities and states in the United States, including major urban centers like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities. The foundation's leadership includes Katherine Osborne Valdez as the Board President, with a team of directors who contribute varying hours of service, most of whom do not receive compensation. The foundation's funding reaches diverse areas, although specific subject areas are not listed. The foundation's website is www.powellfoundation.org.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $372,755,906 in 2023
269 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
Amount | Recipient | Purpose | Location | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,495,256 | KABOOM | Conservation - Development of public playscapes in Walker County | 4301 Connecticut Ave NW ML St ML-1 Washington, DC US | 2022 | |
| $1,048,890 | Hermann Park Conservancy | Conservation - Play Your Park project and general support | 1700 Hermann Dr Houston, TX US | 2022 | |
| $1,016,916 | Collaborative for Children | Early Childhood Development and Education: Quality early learning centers and providers | 1111 North Loop West Suite 600 Houston, TX US | 2023 | |
| $993,405 | Houston Arts Alliance | Arts - Support launch of Houston BIPOC Arts Network Fund (BANF) | 5280 Caroline Street Suite 100 Houston, TX US | 2022 | |
| $974,456 | AVANCE Inc | Early Childhood Development and Education: Parent, family, and caregiver support | 824 Broadway San Antonio, TX US | 2023 | |
| $866,570 | Equal Opportunity Schools | Post-Secondary Pathways: Post-secondary readiness initiatives | 5601 6th Ave S Seattle, WA US | 2024 | |
| $802,166 | UTeach Institute co University of Texas Foundation | Quality K-12 Public Schools: Excellent educator initiatives | 9011 Mountain Ridge Dr Suite 150 Austin, TX US | 2023 | |
| $801,814 | SPARK | Conservation: Community access to parks and urban greenspaces | PO Box 1562 Houston, TX US | 2024 | |
| $700,000 | HAY Center Foundation | Human Services - Support of construction of the HAY Center campus | 1216 W Clay St Houston, TX US | 2022 | |
| $597,621 | The University of Texas Foundation - Charles A Dana Center | Quality Public K-12 Schools: Excellent educator initiatives | 3925 W Braker Lane Suite 3801 Austin, TX US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
KOV Katherine Osborne Valdez | Board President/Director | $84,119 | 2024 |
KOV Katherine Osborne Valdez | Board President/Director | $82,068 | 2023 |
KOV Katherine Osborne Valdez | Board President/Director | $80,066 | 2022 |
HCMI Harvin C Moore IV | Treasurer/Director | $0 | 2022 |
BHPV Ben H Powell V | VP/Assistant Treasurer/Director | $0 | 2022 |
Katherine Osborne Valdez
Board President/Director
Katherine Osborne Valdez
Board President/Director
Katherine Osborne Valdez
Board President/Director
Harvin C Moore IV
Treasurer/Director
Ben H Powell V
VP/Assistant Treasurer/Director
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
View on ProPublica Nonprofit ExplorerLast updated on December 15, 2024