Grants paid in 2024
Top 40 of 58 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemer PresbyterianLynchburg, VA | Religious | $75K |
| Faith Christian ChurchChristiansburg, VA | Religious | $40K |
| Star CommunityHagerstown, MD | Adult care | $35K |
| Valley Bible ChurchRoanoke, VA | Religious | $28K |
| E&h CollegeMeadowview, VA | Education | $25K |
| Star City Soccer FoundationRoanoke, VA | Education | $18K |
| Rally for the ValleySalem, VA | Humanitarian | $15K |
| St Pauls EpiscopalSalem, VA | Religious | $15K |
| Andrew Lewis Middle SchoolSalem, VA | Educational | $12K |
| Gw Carver Elementary SchoolSalem, VA | Education | $12K |
| East Salem Elementary SchoolSalem, VA | Educational | $12K |
| South Salem Elementary SchoolSalem, VA | Educational | $12K |
| West Salem Elementary SchoolSalem, VA | Educational | $12K |
| Salvation ArmyRoanoke, VA | Humanitarian | $11K |
| Blue Ridge Women's CenterRoanoke, VA | Advocacy | $11K |
| Church of St Peter & St PaulRoanoke, VA | Religious | $10K |
| McCleary Elementary SchoolNew Castle, VA | Education | $10K |
| Restoration HousingRoanoke, VA | Philanthropic | $10K |
| Roanoke Cultural EndowmentRoanoke, VA | Arts | $10K |
| Fellowship Community ChurchSalem, VA | Religious | $9,500 |
| Young LifeRoanoke, VA | Religious | $9,500 |
| Masterpiece AllianceSalem, VA | Philanthropic | $9,000 |
| Rescue Mission MinistriesRoanoke, VA | Religious | $9,000 |
| Life Ring FoundationRoanoke, VA | Health | $8,500 |
| Faith Christian SchoolRoanoke, VA | Education | $7,500 |
| Salem Roanoke Food PantrySalem, VA | Humanitarian | $7,250 |
| League Animal ProtectionFincastle, VA | Wildlife | $6,500 |
| 5 Points Music SanctuaryRoanoke, VA | Health awareness | $6,000 |
| Local Environmental Agriculturae PrRoanoke, VA | Food insecurity | $6,000 |
| Smaritan's PurseBoone, NC | Philanthrpic | $6,000 |
| Bonhoeffer HausRadford, VA | Religious | $5,000 |
| International Christian CenterBrownsville, TX | Religious | $5,000 |
| LampstandRoanoke, VA | Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, ID | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource CenterBlacksburg, VA | Health | $5,000 |
| Roanoke SymphonyRoanoke, VA | Arts | $5,000 |
| Salem MuseumSalem, VA | Historical | $5,000 |
| Salem Rescue SquadSalem, VA | Community services | $5,000 |
| Sheparding ShepardsRoanoke, VA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Upper Craig Creek Volunteer FireCatawba, VA | Public service | $5,000 |
By state: Virginia 48 · Maryland 1 · North Carolina 2 · Texas 1 · Idaho 1 · South Dakota 1
About this foundation
Powell Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salem, Virginia, administered in care of Franklin Montgomery Esq, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Powell Charitable 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 Powell Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $550K across 58 grants, a median of $6,000.
Where does Powell Charitable Foundation give?
Virginia (48 grants), Maryland (1 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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