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Robert Potter Foundation

Preselected recipients only Newport Beach, California · EIN 823259500

Robert Potter Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$202,883
2024$20,0002$429,023

How to apply

Robert Potter Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Robert Potter Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Scholarship Prep
Santa Ana, CA
To support a Charter School engaged in ducation of K-3rd grade students in a low income neighborhood in Santa Ana California.$10,000
Todos Santos Family Foundation
Newport Beach, CA
Todos Santos Foundation is engaged in educating low performing students in low income neighborhoods.$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Robert Potter Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Robert Potter Foundation give?

$20,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Robert Potter Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James Russ (Director), Lusanna Schurger (Director) and KC Care (Director).

What does Robert Potter Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and human services.

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