AI Summary
The Powell Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various foundations, having distributed a total of $1.7 million across 14 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Johnson City, TN
$3.3M
30%
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION INC
Knoxville, TN
$1.9M
17%
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TREASURERS OFFICE
Knoxville, TN
$1.8M
17%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE POWELL FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE POWELL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE POWELL FOUNDATION give?
THE POWELL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE POWELL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE POWELL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE POWELL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE POWELL FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE POWELL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE POWELL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION INC, and UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TREASURERS OFFICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE POWELL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.