THE POWELL FOUNDATION

The Powell Foundation is a private, family foundation incorporated in Texas. It is governed by a board of eleven directors comprised of two generations of the Powell family and three independent directors. The Foundation is operated by a small staff located in central Houston. The Powell Foundation places priority on organizations and programs that serve residents in Harris, Travis and Walker counties, principally in the fields of public education, the arts, conservation, and human services... The Powell Foundation is a catalyst for impactful initiatives that maintain and enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves. The Foundation works to ensure that all children have access to a robust, first-class public education and the support needed to develop to their full potential.

Also known as: Powell Foundation

Primary location: Houston United States