The Powell Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas · EIN 74-6104592
- Texas
- Houston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Texas
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $22MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 213Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $490MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
Gibbs-Powell House: Preserving a local historic landmark, providing opportunities for education regarding Walker County's history, and making the landmark open to the public. The Gibbs-Powell House is leased to Walker County and is managed and operated by the Walker County Historical Commission as the Gibbs-Powell House and Walker County Museum.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Walker County | $1.6M | 2025 |
| Precinct4Forward | $1.5M | 2025 |
| The Bridgespan Group | $1.2M | 2025 |
| The Holdsworth Center | $980K | 2025 |
| BridgeYear | $950K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (213 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.powellfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.