Powell Family Foundation Nancy E Powell Family Division
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 82-4737765 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$299K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
45% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wright Academy | Tacoma, WA | General fund | $40,000 |
| Camp Solomon Schechter | Seattle, WA | General fund | $30,000 |
| Music of Remembrance | Seattle, WA | General fund | $26,000 |
| Forum for Dialogue | Hartsdale, PA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Seattle | Seattle, WA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | Seattle, WA | General fund | $19,000 |
| Als United Mid-Atlantic | Fort Washington, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| New Horizons | Seattle, WA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | Tacoma, WA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Sos Outreach | Avon, CO | General fund | $15,000 |
| Pacific Luthern University | Tacoma, WA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Tales of the Alchemysts Theatre | Mercer Island, WA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ark Institute of Learning | Tacoma, WA | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Defiant Requiem Foundation | Washington, DC | General fund | $6,000 |
| National Center for Jewish Film | Roslindale, MA | The production of the film: holy silence | $5,000 |
| Thorn Digital Defenders for Children | Manhattan Beach, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Yad Vashem | New York, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cultural Exchange Foundation | Washington, DC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington | Olympia, WA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Emergency Food Network | Lakewood, WA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Tacoma Jewish Community Fund | University Place, WA | General fund | $3,000 |
| United States Dressage Federation Inc | Lexington, KY | General fund | $3,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City, MO | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of Lakwold | Washington, DC | General fund | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $260,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $265,250 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4737765
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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