Private foundation · EIN 93-0986542 · Portland, Oregon

G R Powell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Oregon. The foundation accepts applications (No submission deadlines currently exist) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $90K total, median $1,000. 94% of grants stayed in Oregon. Stated restrictions: Preference is given to programs dealing with children and child abuse.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$90K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in OR
94%
of grants
Deadline
See below
No submission deadlines currently exist
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

No required form of application needs to be submitted. Contact: Brian N Dirks Attorney, 805 Sw Broadway Suite 1900, Portland, Or, 5034172163 Deadlines: No submission deadlines currently exist Restrictions: Preference is given to programs dealing with children and child abuse.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chamber Music NorthwestPortland, ORGeneral operating support$55K
College Possible OregonPortland, ORGeneral operating support$10K
Central City ConcernPortland, ORGeneral operating support$9,000
Power to DecideWashington, DCGeneral operating support$5,000
Meals on Wheels People IncPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,500
Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship Co Volunteers of America OregonPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
De LA Salle Catholic High SchoolPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Outside inPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Planned Parenthood of the Columbiawillamette IncPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
The Dougy CenterPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Virginia Gracia Memorial Health Center FoundationAloha, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Smart ReadingPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Cedarwood SchoolPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Returning Veterans ProjectPortland, ORGeneral operating support$750
Friends of Chamber MusicPortland, ORGeneral operating support$500
KairospdxPortland, ORGeneral operating support$500

By state: Oregon 15 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

G R Powell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Gerrick Powell, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 G R Powell Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No required form of application needs to be submitted. Deadlines: No submission deadlines currently exist.

How much does G R Powell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $90K across 16 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does G R Powell Foundation give?

Oregon (15 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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