Focus Points / Why Us
We Connect to all nooks and crannies
The Powell Foundation envisions a world where Harris, Travis, and Walker Counties are thriving communities where all residents have a high quality of life.
Healthy Food
We Offer Healthy Food For The Needy
Medical Help
We Offer Medical Help For The Needy
Education
We Offer Education For The Needy
Clean Water
We Offer Clean Water For The Needy
About Us / Our Story
The Powell Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to catalyzing progress in public education through bold and collaborative grantmaking and initiatives. Recognizing the importance of promoting conditions necessary for children and youth to thrive, the Foundation also invests in the arts, conservation, and human services.
These priorities have guided the Powell Foundation since its inception in 1967 by founders Ben H. Powell, Jr. and Kitty King Powell.
Above all, Ben and Kitty emphasized the importance of education in their own lives and in the lives of their children and grandchildren. In honoring Ben and Kitty’s legacy, the Foundation made an important decision to prioritize grantmaking in support of public schools. To date, the Powell Foundation has distributed more than $135 million of grants in an effort to create a strong public education system across Houston, Austin, Huntsville, and the state of Texas. Today, the Board of Directors, comprised of Powell family members and independent advisors, continues to champion the philanthropic heritage and intent of the founders.
100+
Projects Completed
$200,000
Charity Collection
200+
Charity Workers
125+
Global Outreach
Gallery Section
Our Event Gallery
Health Camp 2020
Education Program
Earthquake Relief
Operation Blessing
Helping Poor Children
Campaigns
Our Recent Campaigns
The Powell Foundation seeks to foster community wellbeing by empowering children, families, and individuals with the resources and supports they need to flourish.
Project Aura
Operation Blessing
Earthquake Relief
