How to apply
Contact: Walter Connally Powell, Po Box 670812, Dallas, Tx, 2147500937, w.c.powell@sbcglobal.net Deadlines: April 15 Restrictions: The Walt Powell Memorial Scholarship is limited to students who wish to attend the beer brewing and malting science course offered by the Master Brewers Association of the Americas or a similar course endorsed or offered by a qualified brewing industry. Scholarship is limited to students who have experience or a connection with the beer brewing and malting industry.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 19 of 20 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | Charitable Contribution | $25K |
| US Space Rocket CenterHuntsville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $20K |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociatiCharlotte, NC | Charitable Contribution | $19K |
| The Independence FundCharlotte, NC | Charitable Contribution | $16K |
| Young America FoundationReston, VA | Charitable Contribution | $15K |
| Leadership InstituteArlington, VA | Charitable Contribution | $15K |
| Responsible Pet OwnersSan Antonio, TX | Charitable Contribution | $13K |
| St Jude's ChildrensMemphis, TN | Charitable Contribution | $10K |
| The Nra FoundationFairfax, VA | Charitable Contribution | $10K |
| People Attempting to HelpTyler, TX | Charitable Contribution | $7,000 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationStudio City, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Fisher HouseWashington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Judicial WatchWashington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Accuracy in Media IncWashington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Coolidge FoundationPlymouth Notch, VT | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| The Sar FoundationLouisville, KY | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Town North Family YMCADallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
By state: North Carolina 3 · Virginia 3 · Texas 3 · Alabama 1 · Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 3
About this foundation
Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $205K across 20 grants, a median of $8,500.
Where does Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation give?
North Carolina (3 grants), Virginia (3 grants), Texas (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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