The Powers Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 75-6080974 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$322K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
5% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Center Corporation | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Volunteers of America of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| LA Tech University College of Business | Ruston, LA | Educational | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Providence House | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Film Prize Jr | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Centenary College | Shreveport, LA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Community Renewal International | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Edify | Boston, MA | Educational | $10,000 |
| LA Key Academy | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shreveport Symphony | Shreveport, LA | Civic | $10,000 |
| The Arc Caddo - Bossier | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Health Center | Shreveport, LA | Medical | $5,000 |
| Revitalize Historic Highland | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shreveport Garden Study Club | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Bridge | Shreveport, LA | Medical | $5,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| YMCA | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Youth Enrichment Program | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shreveport Opera | Shreveport, LA | Educational | $4,000 |
| Rutherford House | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Gingerbread House | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Catholic Charities of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Christian Service Program | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Holy Angels Residential Facility | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Lsu Health Sciences Fdn | Shreveport, LA | Medical | $2,500 |
| Norwela Council Boy Scouts of America | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Spine Institute of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Geaux 4 Kids | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Petsavers of Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Northwest Louisiana Medical Society | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Lsu Heatlh Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Medical | $1,000 |
| Robinson Film Center | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322,450 | 39 |
| 2023 | $338,082 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349101410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6080974
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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