MARY POWELL FOUNDATION INC
Encouraging Community Service
MARY POWELL FOUNDATION INC
EIN: 45-2436650
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
To recognize and support people, organizations and causes that exhibit selfless dedication to helping others, doing what is morally right, and taking the initiative to become involved in one's community.
Ruling year
2013
Chairman
Richard Powell
Treasurer
Kathleen Cafiso
Main address
40 Summit Pl
Staten Island, NY 10312 USA
EIN
45-2436650
Nonprofits
Civic participation
Civics for youth
Population served
Children and youth
Adolescents
Adults
People with psychosocial disabilities
Veterans
NTEE code
Voluntarism Promotion (T40)
Citizenship Programs, Youth Development (O54)
Citizen Participation (W24)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Volunteerism, essential in a civilized society, supplements what governments can do with limited resources and capabilities. Volunteering is not easy when people have so much else to manage. Community groups struggle to engage local, particularly younger, residents.
The value of reward & recognition is well documented, yet many well-intentioned organizations lack the skills or manpower to ensure a gratifying experience for volunteers, leaving many uninspired by their experience after putting great effort and sacrifice into it. Some are undeterred, while others are less inclined to continue to volunteer.
There are many ways to recognize volunteers and make them feel appreciated for the service they provide. Inspiring volunteers with such recognition leads to continued service and the inspiration of others.
We encourage voluntary community service by recognizing & rewarding volunteers. The gratitude and pride we witness through our programs consistently validates our mission.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Scholarships
Currently endowing and awarding annual scholarships to Junior High School, High School and Graduate students.
President's Volunteer Service Award
As a Certifying Organization for the PVSA, the Mary Powell Foundation proudly identifies qualified recipients who demonstrate the traits we seek to recognize and support, validates their hours of voluntary service and grants the prestigious award to deserving recipients.
Danny Quinn Music Fund
Named for a gifted musician and foundation supporter who passed unexpectedly in 2015, the program sponsors US veterans with post traumatic stress disorder, referred by Veterans Administration health care professionals to experience the healing power of music through a national program called Guitars For Vets.
Vision Zero Volunteer Support
The Mary Powell Foundation rallies community volunteers in Brooklyn, NY annually to man a rest stop for cyclists during the September 'NYC Century Tour' through New York City. The event advocates for 'Vision Zero', an international movement to make roads and urban streets safe for cyclists and pedestrians navigating among automobile traffic.
Where we work
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of academic scholarships awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Students, Adolescents, Preteens, Young adults
Related Program
Scholarships
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of Presidential Volunteer Service Awards Granted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Seniors, Older adults, Adolescents, Preteens
Related Program
President's Volunteer Service Award
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The COVID pandemic of 2020-21 limited volunteer activities & PVSA candidates, but '22 reflected a gradual return to pre-pandemic attitudes & activities and we remain optimistic for '23 and beyond.
Number of veterans with PTSD sponsored for music therapy.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Related Program
Danny Quinn Music Fund
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The goals of the Mary Powell Foundation include:
- To remain focused on fulfillment of our mission by;
- Continuing to grant an increasing number of annual scholarships
and awards to qualifying recipients.
- Expand our programs, activities and events to engage more
volunteers each year.
- To raise sufficient funds to ensure growth and sustainability of the
foundation.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Strengthen our board and volunteer corps with like-minded
individuals capable of improving our community outreach and
operational efficiencies.
2. Nurture our existing community partnerships and develop additional
partnerships that can help achieve our program expansion goals.
3. Employ the skills of our awesome volunteers (the Board and
others) to enhance our fundraising efforts.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
As an all-volunteer organization, we have demonstrated notable capabilities in:
1. Gaining trust and support from a wide range of people &
organizations - based upon a noble mission.
2. Managing our budget and finances responsibly to build a sustained
and sustainable organization now in its thirteenth year.
3. Capitalizing on the skills and passions of our volunteers to build a
strong reputation of accomplishment and impact in several states.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
26 scholarships awarded / endowed to date (2011 through 12/31/22);
- 11 Graduate Students
- 12 High School Students
- 17 Junior High School Students
18 President's Volunteer Service Awards
31 VA referred veterans sponsored through Guitars For Vets
11 successful Community Events coordinated / conducted / hosted
Next, is to:
Continue to do what we are doing and
Expand our programs and events to:
Increase the number of awards / scholarships we can grant,
Increase volunteer engagement at the events we facilitate.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
Financial data
MARY POWELL FOUNDATION INC
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $5,065 |
| Program Services | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $184 |
| Total Revenue | $5,265 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $3,600 |
| Administration | $0 |
| Fundraising | $0 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total Expenses | $3,600 |
MARY POWELL FOUNDATION INC
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,491 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $34,491 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Chairman
Richard Powell
A Professional of the Academy of Healthcare Management, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator & Quality Improvement Consultant, Richard's diverse life journey has taken him from a being a competitive interscholastic athlete in NYC to a decorated military officer and a highly successful manager for a leading global pharmaceutical company. He has volunteered as a coach, mentor, non-profit board member, health awareness educator & public speaker.
Actively involved with national, regional, local and grassroots non-profit organizations for many years, Richard was inspired to start the charitable foundation that bears his mother's name by her compelling and remarkable story. Mary Powell was a celebrated community organizer and volunteer who set an example of selflessness, commitment and initiative that the foundation seeks to recognize and inspire in others.
Treasurer
Kathleen Cafiso
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Kathleen is the Director of Finance for the New York Theatre Ballet and is dedicated to community service. She has offered her time and talent to the Highbridge Community Life Center in the South Bronx and as a Girl Scout Leader and member of her local PTA.
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MARY POWELL FOUNDATION INC
Board of directorsas of 06/15/2023
Board of directors data
Richard Powell
Richard Powell
Kathleen Cafiso
Alan Taylor
Ed Jaworski
Sabrina Jean-Pierre
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