Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 47-2091696 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
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
91% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Space Rocket Center | Huntsville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Master Brewers Assn of America | St Paul, MN | Scholarship | $17,312 |
| The Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | Charitable Contribution | $16,000 |
| Young America Foundation | Reston, VA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| The NRA Foundation | Fairfax, VA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Studio City, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Accuracy in Media Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Coolidge Foundation | Plymouth Notch, VT | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| The SAR Foundation | Louisville, KY | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Town North Family YMCA | Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($89,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $205,312 | 20 |
| 2023 | $195,406 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349100609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2091696
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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