The Powell Foundation

The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in education, the arts, conservation, and human services; funding is focused on Harris, Travis, and Walker Counties, Texas. Requests may be for operating costs, agency programs, or specific projects; capital projects considered case-by-case.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable entity (Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)) | Public charities, government organizations, and eligible supporting organizations (per site eligibility language) | No grants to individuals | No endowments or endowment campaigns | No scholarship funds | No grants to other private foundations | No fundraising or marketing events | No debt retirement or to cover past operating deficits | No candidates for political office or to influence specific legislation (lobbying) | No organizations seeking funds to realize religious or doctrinal purpose (see footnote exception)

The Powell Foundation

Past grantees

2024

Austin Ed Fund

$1,207,779

Mindpop

$798,032

Collegespring

$752,115

The Bridgespan Group

$717,895

Breakthrough Houston

$703,151

The Center For First-Generation Student Success Dba Firstgen Forward Co Nas

$497,541

Children'S Museum Houston

$400,000

Communities In Schools Of Houston Inc

$300,000

Greater Houston Community Foundation

$300,000

Grant programs

The Powell Foundation Grants

~$30K

Foundation Details

Houston, TX

~$30K

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