Private foundation · EIN 73-6206326 · Norman, Oklahoma

Leslie Powell Trust

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, $65K total, median $65K. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$65K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Leslie Powell Foundation, 620 Sw D Avenue, Lawton, Ok Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Leslie Powell FoundationLawton, OKPublic art gallery$65K

About this foundation

Leslie Powell Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Norman, Oklahoma, administered in care of Lisa Summers Cpa, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Leslie Powell Trust 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 Leslie Powell Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 1 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does Leslie Powell Trust give?

Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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