Potoff Private Philanthropy
Accepts applications
Potoff Private Philanthropy is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $775,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$775,000
- Assets$22.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 2 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 6 | $22.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 5 | $22.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William C Westcott 2030 E Speedway Blvd Suite 208, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 319-1949 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form, applicants must furnish evidence of tax exempt status |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Potoff Private Philanthropy funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 5 | $1.6 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Local News Foundation | Connect communities with local news and information | $775,000 |
| Handi-Dogs Inc DBA Ability Dogs of Arizona | Helping individuals train their service dogs | $300,000 |
| Pima County Superintendent of Schools | Pima cycle breakers | $200,000 |
| Pima Jted Foundation | Skills-based education | $177,000 |
| Make Way for Books | Promote childhood literacy | $140,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross H Potoff
- Kathy Prather
- William C Westcott
- Camille Shaw
Questions people ask
Does Potoff Private Philanthropy accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Potoff Private Philanthropy give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Potoff Private Philanthropy?
Its 2025 filing lists Ross H Potoff (Director), Kathy Prather (Secretary), William C Westcott (President and Executive Director) and Camille Shaw (Treasurer and Asst Exec Director).
What does Potoff Private Philanthropy fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.