Powell Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySalem, Virginia · EIN 65-1175747 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$550K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Presbyterian | Lynchburg, VA | Religious | $75,000 |
| Faith Christian Church | Christiansburg, VA | Religious | $40,000 |
| Star Community | Hagerstown, MD | Adult care | $35,000 |
| Valley Bible Church | Roanoke, VA | Religious | $27,500 |
| E&h College | Meadowview, VA | Education | $25,000 |
| Star City Soccer Foundation | Roanoke, VA | Education | $17,500 |
| Rally for the Valley | Salem, VA | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| St Pauls Episcopal | Salem, VA | Religious | $14,500 |
| Andrew Lewis Middle School | Salem, VA | Educational | $12,000 |
| Gw Carver Elementary School | Salem, VA | Education | $12,000 |
| East Salem Elementary School | Salem, VA | Educational | $12,000 |
| South Salem Elementary School | Salem, VA | Educational | $12,000 |
| West Salem Elementary School | Salem, VA | Educational | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army | Roanoke, VA | Humanitarian | $11,000 |
| Blue Ridge Women's Center | Roanoke, VA | Advocacy | $10,500 |
| Church of St Peter & St Paul | Roanoke, VA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Mccleary Elementary School | New Castle, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Restoration Housing | Roanoke, VA | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Roanoke Cultural Endowment | Roanoke, VA | Arts | $10,000 |
| Fellowship Community Church | Salem, VA | Religious | $9,500 |
| Young Life | Roanoke, VA | Religious | $9,500 |
| Masterpiece Alliance | Salem, VA | Philanthropic | $9,000 |
| Rescue Mission Ministries | Roanoke, VA | Religious | $9,000 |
| Life Ring Foundation | Roanoke, VA | Health | $8,500 |
| Faith Christian School | Roanoke, VA | Education | $7,500 |
| Salem Roanoke Food Pantry | Salem, VA | Humanitarian | $7,250 |
| League Animal Protection | Fincastle, VA | Wildlife | $6,500 |
| 5 Points Music Sanctuary | Roanoke, VA | Health awareness | $6,000 |
| Local Environmental Agriculturae Pr | Roanoke, VA | Food insecurity | $6,000 |
| Smaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Philanthrpic | $6,000 |
| Bonhoeffer Haus | Radford, VA | Religious | $5,000 |
| International Christian Center | Brownsville, TX | Religious | $5,000 |
| Lampstand | Roanoke, VA | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Blacksburg, VA | Health | $5,000 |
| Roanoke Symphony | Roanoke, VA | Arts | $5,000 |
| Salem Museum | Salem, VA | Historical | $5,000 |
| Salem Rescue Squad | Salem, VA | Community services | $5,000 |
| Sheparding Shepards | Roanoke, VA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Upper Craig Creek Volunteer Fire | Catawba, VA | Public service | $5,000 |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Youth Evangelism Strategies | Porcupine, SD | Religious | $5,000 |
| Ms Dorseys Clothing Closet | Salem, VA | Ministry | $4,750 |
| Needlework Guild | Lynchburg, VA | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| Snowville Baptist Church | Hiwassee, VA | Religious | $3,000 |
| Apple Ridge Farm | Roanoke, VA | Youth development | $2,500 |
| Boulder Valley Young Life | Boulder, CO | Youth ministry | $2,500 |
| Pinewood Church | Pinewood, SC | Religious | $2,500 |
| Roanoke Area Ministries | Roanoke, VA | Relgious | $2,500 |
| The Friends of Claytor Lake | Fairlawn, VA | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Roanoke Valley SPCA | Roanoke, VA | Animal rescue | $2,000 |
| Deeper Still | Knoxville, TN | Religious | $1,000 |
| Healing Strides | Boones Mill, VA | Theraputic | $1,000 |
| Roanoke Refugee Partnership | Roanoke, VA | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| The Chosen | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $1,000 |
| Roanoke Valley Select Girls Lacross | Roanoke, VA | Amateur athletics | $750 |
| Salem Girls Lacrosse | Salem, VA | Amateur athletics | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $550,000 | 58 |
| 2023 | $495,000 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349101614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-1175747
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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