Poterucha Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Poterucha Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$128,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,000 | 21 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 22 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $128,000 | 17 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John J Poterucha 1422 City View Court NE, Rochester, MN 55906 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (507) 250-5127 |
| What to submit | A letter |
What Poterucha Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $66,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $35,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy University | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Hiawatha Homes Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| St Francis School | Unrestricted gift | $13,000 |
| Channel One Regional Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $11,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Landing MN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Community Choice Foundation Inc | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Dominican University | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| St Anthony | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| St Hugo of the Hills | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Ladies of Charity Clothes Closet | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Healing Chapters | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Manresa House of Retreats | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Benedictine Living | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Mid-Continent Railway Museum | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Poterucha
- Thomas Poterucha
- Mary K Bonutti
- Mary J Poterucha Carter
Questions people ask
Does Poterucha Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Poterucha Family Foundation give?
$128,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Poterucha Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Poterucha (Manager), Thomas Poterucha (Manager), Mary K Bonutti (Manager) and Mary J Poterucha Carter (Manager).
What does Poterucha Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.