Powell Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing community welfare through contributions to health, education, and human services, with a notable emphasis on supporting organizations that address cancer, mental health, and educational initiatives. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, health charities, and community service organizations. It primarily operates within Pennsylvania, reflecting a strong commitment to local community support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Pennsylvania-based nonprofit seeking general operating or modest program support, with local reputation or relationships and ask sizes in the low-to-mid five-figure range.
Good Fit
- • Located in Pennsylvania or serving Pennsylvania communities.
- • Seeks general operating or small-to-midsize project support (~$2K–$30K).
- • Mission aligns with the foundation's observed interests (education, health, human services, environmental education, Jewish community organizations).
- • Has local credibility or introductions from existing grantees or regional funders.
- • Can demonstrate steady local impact rather than a national-only footprint.
Geography
Giving is heavily state-focused: roughly 95% of dollars supported Pennsylvania organizations despite grants touching a handful of other states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded dozens of independent recipients (41 in 2023 and 49 in 2022) with a mix of returning grantees and new entrants, indicating a broad recipient set for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected organizations (invite-only), which suggests a relationship-driven process, but 9 new grantees appeared in 2023, so some new entrants do get added; direct public application pathways are not visible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
