Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-2091696
Foundation Overview
Based in Dallas, TX, Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation has awarded 180 grants totaling $1,351,585 to organizations in North Carolina, Texas and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2 to $35,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 21 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 27% in Texas and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Tyler (29%), Dallas (21%), San Antonio (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 156% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | $35,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $16,904 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| The Independence Fund | $16,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Mercury One Inc | $3,000 | Irving, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Young America Foundation | $15,000 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Nra Foundation | $5,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Town North Family Ymca | $1,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Leadership Institute | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati | $11,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Us Space Rocket Center | $20,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Hospitality Investors Inc From K-1 | $2 | Round Rock, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| People Attempting To Help | $6,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Coolidge Foundation | $3,000 | Plymouth Notch, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Sar Foundation | $3,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Accuracy In Media Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $26,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $17,002 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| The Independence Fund | $16,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Mercury One Inc | $7,000 | Irving, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Young America Foundation | $15,000 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Nra Foundation | $5,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Town North Family Ymca | $1,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Leadership Institute | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati | $13,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Us Space Rocket Center | $15,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| People Attempting To Help | $3,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Coolidge Foundation | $3,000 | Plymouth Notch, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Robb School Memorial Fund | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Sar Foundation | $5,328 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $26,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $17,002 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| The Independence Fund | $16,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Mercury One Inc | $7,000 | Irving, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Young America Foundation | $15,000 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Nra Foundation | $5,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Town North Family Ymca | $1,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Leadership Institute | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati | $13,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Us Space Rocket Center | $15,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| People Attempting To Help | $3,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Coolidge Foundation | $3,000 | Plymouth Notch, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Robb School Memorial Fund | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Sar Foundation | $5,328 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $26,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $17,002 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| The Independence Fund | $16,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Mercury One Inc | $7,000 | Irving, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Young America Foundation | $15,000 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Nra Foundation | $5,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Town North Family Ymca | $1,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Leadership Institute | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati | $13,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Us Space Rocket Center | $15,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| People Attempting To Help | $3,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Coolidge Foundation | $3,000 | Plymouth Notch, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Robb School Memorial Fund | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Sar Foundation | $5,328 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $26,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $8,598 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| The Independence Fund | $16,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Mercury One Inc | $6,000 | Irving, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Choir School Of East Texas | $5,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Young America Foundation | $10,000 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| The Nra Foundation | $10,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Town North Family Ymca | $1,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Leadership Institute | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati | $11,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Us Space Rocket Center | $5,500 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| People Attempting To Help | $2,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| The Coolidge Foundation | $3,000 | Plymouth Notch, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| K9 Partners For Patriots Inc | $3,000 | Brookville, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Center For American Law Justice | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Saint Michael All Angels Church | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $28,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $4,998 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| The Independence Fund | $16,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $8,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Choir School Of East Texas | $3,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Young America Foundation | $5,500 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| The Nra Foundation | $10,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Town North Family Ymca | $1,280 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Leadership Institute | $8,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Us Space Rocket Center | $7,495 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Hospitality Investors Inc From K-1 | $3 | Round Rock, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| People Attempting To Help | $1,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| The Coolidge Foundation | $2,000 | Plymouth Notch, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Smith County Historical Society | $1,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| K9 Partners For Patriots Inc | $3,000 | Brookville, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $13,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $8,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $8,978 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| The Independence Fund | $18,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Choir School Of East Texas | $3,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Young America Foundation | $5,000 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| The Nra Foundation | $5,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Town North Family Ymca | $1,250 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Leadership Institute | $13,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati | $11,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Us Space Rocket Center | $3,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $8,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Hospitality Investors Inc From K-1 | $25 | Round Rock, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Episcopal Relief Development | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Marisa Bernal | $837 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Jack Wilson | $320 | Des Moines, IA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $14,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $8,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $9,490 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| The Independence Fund | $16,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| East Texas Medical | $1,500 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Choir School Of East Texas | $3,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| The Nra Foundation | $3,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Town North Family Ymca | $1,250 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Leadership Institute | $6,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Young America's | $2,000 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Onestar Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Us Space Rocket Center | $2,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $5,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Will Moorman | $597 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Kimberly Whatley | $740 | Round Rock, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Hospitality Investors Inc From K-1 | $15 | Round Rock, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $13,000 | Boone, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Responsible Pet Owners | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Master Brewers Assn Of America | $8,292 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| The Independence Fund | $16,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| East Texas Medical | $1,500 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| St Jude's Childrens | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| The Fisher House | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Choir School Of East Texas | $3,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Assist The Officer Foundation | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Young America Foundation | $1,000 | Reston, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| The Nra Foundation | $3,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Carlo Garcia | $521 | Cedar Park, TX, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-2091696 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 670812 Dallas, TX 75367-0812 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Walter Connally Powell |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Bolivia C Powell |
| Secretary | Edward D Biggers |
| Treasurer | Frederick E Clarke Iv |
Forms 990-PF
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