Private foundation · EIN 58-2335552 · Florence, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

W O and Ann Powers 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: 1 grants paid, $4.0M total, median $4.0M. 100% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$4.0M
Median grant
$4.0M
Stays in SC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Clemson FoundationClemson, SCEducational$4.0M

About this foundation

W O and Ann Powers Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Florence, South Carolina, administered in care of W O Powers Chairman, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 W O and Ann Powers 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 W O and Ann Powers Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $4.0M across 1 grants, a median of $4.0M.

Where does W O and Ann Powers Foundation Inc give?

South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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