Our Foundation

Creating Lasting Positive Change

The Powell Family Foundation is committed to strategic philanthropy that addresses critical challenges in education, health, and community development.

Powell Family Foundation headquarters
Community impact and partnership
Who We Are

Our Mission

We envision a world where individuals and communities have the resources, knowledge, and opportunity to thrive. Through strategic grant-making and collaborative partnerships, we invest in solutions that create measurable, long-term impact.

Our approach combines rigorous research, community engagement, and bold innovation to address root causes of inequality and unlock human potential.

Strategic Impact

Focused on measurable outcomes and sustainable change

Community-Led

Partner with local leaders and organizations

Innovation Focused

Support breakthrough ideas and solutions

Strategic Focus

Our Work

Education

Education

Expanding access to quality education and workforce development programs that prepare individuals for success in a changing economy.

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes, increase healthcare access, and promote preventive care in underserved communities.

Community Development

Community Development

Investing in programs that strengthen neighborhoods, support economic opportunity, and build thriving, resilient communities.

Our Reach

Measurable Impact

$250M+

Distributed

500+

Organizations Supported

2M+

Lives Impacted

45

Countries

Education Initiatives

Scholarships and programs serving 50,000+ students annually in partnership with leading institutions

Healthcare Access

Supporting 200+ health facilities providing care to underserved populations worldwide

Community Empowerment

Funding local leaders and grassroots organizations driving sustainable development

Our People

Leadership Team

Margaret Powell

Margaret Powell

Founder & Chair

Visionary philanthropist with 30+ years of experience in strategic giving

Dr. James Chen

Dr. James Chen

President & CEO

Former university president leading our global initiatives and partnerships

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

VP, Program Strategy

International development expert focused on sustainable impact measurement

Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien

VP, Community Relations

Community organizer dedicated to grassroots partnership development

Get In Touch

Contact Us

Have questions about our work or interested in partnership opportunities? We'd love to hear from you.

Address

Thanet House
231-232 Strand
London, WC2R 1DA
United Kingdom