The Powell Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGreenbelt, Maryland · EIN 27-4131811 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ennon Baptist Chruch | Clinton, MD | Scholarship program | $49,400 |
| Altadena Wildfire Relief | Altadena, CA | Assistance to families affected by fire | $24,524 |
| First AME Baptist Church | Pasadena, CA | Assistance to families affected by fire | $10,000 |
| Delta Foundation Inc | Greenbelt, MD | Scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | Scholarship program | $1,500 |
| Francis Marion University | Florence, SC | Scholarship program | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship program | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($3,904). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,328 | 11 |
| 2024 | $70,884 | 10 |
| 2023 | $165,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4131811
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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