The Powell Foundation
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
74-6104592
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
74-6104592
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Powell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has made significant contributions with a total of $18.5 million paid in grants to 312 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KABOOM INC
$1.5M
1%

MINDPOP
$1.3M
1%
Hermann Park Conservancy
$1.1M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
276
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 or by visiting their website.
Where does The Powell Foundation give?
The Powell Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Maryland, and California. 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 $30 thousand. 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 280 grants, totaling nearly $18.5 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 310 grantees. Recent grantees include KABOOM INC, MINDPOP, and Hermann Park Conservancy. 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 or by visiting The Powell Foundation’s website.
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