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The Powell Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 62-1819796 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.7M
- Grants reported
- 41
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | $1.7M |
Where The Powell Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Tennessee$1.7M
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY | JOHNSON CITY, TN | JENRETT ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $235K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | JAMES J POWELL GENOMICS ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $200K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | UT GENOMICS GRADUATE STUDENT | 2024 | $75K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | UT GENOMICS GRADUATE STUDENT | 2024 | $75K |
| CRUMLEY HOUSE | LIMESTONE, TN | ANNUAL GIFT | 2024 | $60K |
| BUMC | BRENTWOOD, TN | BUILDING FUND | 2024 | $50K |
| BUMC | BRENTWOOD, TN | BUILDING FUND | 2024 | $50K |
| BUMC | BRENTWOOD, TN | BUILDING FUND | 2024 | $50K |
| BUMC | BRENTWOOD, TN | BUILDING FUND | 2024 | $50K |
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY | JOHNSON CITY, TN | MICHAEL POWELL SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $50K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | JENNIFER POWELL SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $50K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | JAMES J POWELL SR SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $50K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | JENNIFER POWELL SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $50K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | JAMES J POWELL SR SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $50K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | SGP WOMENS ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $50K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | SGP WOMENS ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $50K |
| JOHNSON CITY SYMPHONY | JOHNSON CITY, TN | CONCERT AID | 2024 | $45K |
| HOLSTON HOMES | GREENEVILLE, TN | MARY WEEMS BURTON | 2024 | $40K |
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY | JOHNSON CITY, TN | ORCHESTRA SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $30K |
| HEALING HOUSE | BRENTWOOD, TN | ANNUAL GIFT | 2024 | $25K |
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY | JOHNSON CITY, TN | STEINWAY SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $25K |
| DAVIS HOUSE | FRANKLIN, TN | ANNUAL GIFT | 2024 | $25K |
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY | JOHNSON CITY, TN | ENGINEERING | 2024 | $25K |
| HOLSTON HOMES | GREENEVILLE, TN | HUTCHINS LEGACY FUND | 2024 | $20K |
| HOLSTON HOMES | GREENEVILLE, TN | HUTCHINS LEGACY FUND | 2024 | $20K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- JAMES J POWELL
- Address
- 2105 KEY DRIVE BRENTWOOD, TN, 37027
- Phone
- 4237946095
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- LETTER EXPLAINING CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND NEED
- Restrictions
- NONE
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Powell Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.