Private foundation · EIN 45-4426031 · Danville, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $118K total, median $500. 90% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$118K
Median grant
$500
Stays in KY
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Main Street PerryvillePerryville, KYSupport$51K
Art Center of the BluegrassDanville, KYSupport$20K
Grace Cafe IncDanville, KYSupport$5,000
Danville Boyle Co Development CorpDanville, KYSupport$5,000
Salvation ArmyDanville, KYSupport$4,500
FIRST Christian ChurchDanville, KYSupport$3,700
Eku FoundationRichmond, KYSupport$3,000
Heart of Ky United WayDanville, KYSupport$2,500
Junction City MattersJunction City, KYSupport$2,500
Main Street PerryvillePerryville, KYSupport$2,500
Danville Boyle Co Parks & RecreatioDanville, KYSupport$1,623
America's Kids BelongLoveland, COSupport$1,500
Civil Air PatrolDanville, KYSupport$1,500
Mercer Co Chamber of Commerce Jazz FestivalHarrodsburg, KYSupport$1,500
Arts Commission of DanvilleDanville, KYSupport$1,250
Aviation Museum of KentuckyLexington, KYSupport$1,000
Alzheimer's AssociationLouisville, KYSupport$1,000
Camp Horsin' AroundPerryville, KYSupport$1,000
CASA of the BluegrassDanville, KYSupport$700
Danville Boyle Co African AmericanDanville, KYSupport$500
Danville- Boyle Co Humane SocietyDanville, KYSupport$500
Happy Paws Spayneuter ClinicDanville, KYSupport$500
Heritage HospiceDanville, KYSupport$500
Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FLSupport$500
Richmond Area Arts CouncilRichmond, KYSupport$500
Willow Creek SanctuaryDanville, KYSupport$500
Central Ky WildlifeDanville, KYSupport$500
Lexington Theological SeminaryLexington, KYSupport$500
KetLexington, KYSupport$250
McDowell House Apo TheatreDanville, KYSupport$250
The Gladys ProjectDanville, KYSupport$250
WekuRichmond, KYSupport$250
Dreamflight CharitiesDanville, KYSupport$250
Ephraim McDowell Health Care FoundaDanville, KYSupport$250
Fields of Dreams Dog RescueKirksville, MOSupport$250
Hooves for Hope Equestrian CenterLancaster, KYSupport$250
Danville High School Soccer BoosterDanville, KYSupport$225
Alzheimer's Disease ResearchLexington, KYSupport$200
Ksd Charitable FoundationDanville, KYSupport$200
Sister CitiesLexington, KYSupport$200
Colonial WillimsburgWilliamsburg, VASupport$100
Kentucky Brotherhood Ky HeroesLouisville, KYSupport$100

By state: Kentucky 38 · Colorado 1 · Florida 1 · Missouri 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Danville, Kentucky, administered in care of Patricia J Powell, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $118K across 42 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (38 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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