Powell Family Foundation Richard S Powell Family Division
Invitation OnlyKing of Prussia, Pennsylvania · EIN 82-4737574 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$343K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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 Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | General contribution | $45,000 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center | Gladwyne, PA | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Bala Cynwyd, PA | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Norritown Zoological Society | Norristown, PA | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Als Association of Greater Philadelphia | Ambler, PA | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Greater West Chester Rotary Foundation- Cors Program | Exton, PA | General contribution | $13,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania-Orphan Disease Center | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $11,000 |
| African Education Program | Wayne, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Aim Academy | Conshocken, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Chop | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Academy | Newtown Square, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Main Line Music Fest | Paoli, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Fouundation | Blue Bell, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Nurturing Minds | Valley Forge, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| The Shipley School | Bryn Mawr, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services (Safe Families Program) | Jenkintown, PA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Simon's Heart | Conshocken, PA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| The Baldwin School | Bryn Mawr, PA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| The Haverford School | Haverford, PA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Wcu Foundation | West Chester, PA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| World Cafe Live | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Delaware County Community College | Media, PA | Garrett gallagher memorial scholarship | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Federation Housing | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Foundation | New York, NY | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Montgomery Child Advocacy Project | Norristown, PA | General contribution | $2,500 |
| American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide | New York, NY | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Children's Crisis Treatment Center Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Coalition to End Homelessness | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue | Chester Springs, PA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Orchestra Concordia | Wayne, PA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Philly House | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Radnor Fire Company | Wayne, PA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Ranson, WV | General contribution | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General contribution | $1,000 |
| The Wistar Institute | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Margate City Police Pba Local 65 | Margate, NJ | General contribution | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Program | Topeka, KS | General contribution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $288,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543039349100024
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4737574
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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