The Power Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on community service, education, and human services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through grants to organizations that provide operating support, educational initiatives, and faith-based services. The foundation serves diverse populations, including those involved in education, human services, and religious organizations. While it primarily operates within Michigan, it also supports initiatives in other states, indicating a broader interest in community development and assistance.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Michigan-based nonprofit seeking operating support or modest program funding, especially organizations connected to local civic, education, journalism, or community service work and able to secure introductions or partnerships with the foundation’s existing network.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Michigan or serves Michigan communities.
- • Request is for operating support or a modest program/start-up cost.
- • Strong local relationships or referrals from existing grantees or community intermediaries.
- • Capacity to manage smaller grants (many awards are under $5,000) or to absorb a single large, long-term award if alignment is exceptional.
- • Work aligns with civic, education, public media, or community service priorities seen in past grants.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Michigan—roughly 94% of dollars went to in-state grantees in recent years, with only a handful of out-of-state awards despite grants appearing across several states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 19 distinct recipients and the foundation funded many small organizations alongside one very large annual award, so the observed recipient set is broad even though dollars are concentrated in a single top grantee.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows 13 new recipients entered the portfolio in the latest year, indicating the foundation does add new grantees, but the foundation also declares it only funds preselected applicants and there is no public application route, so an unfamiliar applicant’s ability to gain entry is uncertain.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
