Beverly W and Hampton O Powell Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderHardy, Virginia · EIN 54-1776363 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | John E Lane III President |
|---|---|
| Address | 199 Buck Drive, Hardy VA 24101 |
| Phone | 5407723374 |
| powellfoundation@aol.com | |
| Form and materials | Letter |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | The purpose of the Foundation shall be to substantially benefit the people of the Altavista/Lynch Station, Virginia, area and those institutions and persons therein located, and such institutions that may not be located therrein, but are deemed by the Directors of the Foundation to substantially benefit the people of the Altavista/Lynch Station, Virginia, area. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altavista Area YMCA | Altavista, VA | Endowment Fund | $40,000 |
| Altavista Area YMCA | Altavista, VA | Annual Fund, Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Fuller Center for Housing | Altavista, VA | Funding for Low-income Housing Projects | $20,000 |
| Avoca Museum and Historical Society | Altavista, VA | Operational and Programming Expenses | $15,000 |
| Centra Health Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Three Into One Community Project | Altavista, VA | Funding for Various Community Projects | $13,000 |
| Campbell County Educational Foundat | Rustburg, VA | College and Career Readiness Program to Benefit Altavista-Lynch Station Area Students | $12,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Hurt, VA | Funding for Equipment and Installation | $10,000 |
| Virginia Technical Institute | Altavista, VA | Equipment Purchases | $10,000 |
| CVCC Educational Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | CVCC Scholarships for Students Living within Altavista-Lynch Station Area | $10,000 |
| Lynch Station Baptist Church | Lynch Station, VA | Sanctuary Ceiling Repairs and New AED, Restricted | $5,500 |
| Claire Parker Foundation | Altavista, VA | House Renovation Project #6, Restricted | $5,000 |
| Lynch Station Ruritan Society | Lynch Station, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mount Hermon UM Church | Lynch Station, VA | Cemetery Mowing and Maintenance | $5,000 |
| Second St Paul Baptist Church | Lynch Station, VA | Building Repairs | $4,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($15,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $195,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $195,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101665
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1776363
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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