Potthoff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Potthoff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $254,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$254,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $227,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $217,000 | 36 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $227,000 | 35 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $254,000 | 35 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Potthoff Family 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.
What Potthoff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 33 | $224,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran North High School | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Channel 9 PBS | General purposes | $10,000 |
| forest park forever | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Louis Symphony | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Washington Univseristy Dept of Cardiology | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Home | Geneal purposes | $8,000 |
| Sheldon Concert Hall | General purposes | $6,000 |
| backstoppers | General purposes | $5,000 |
| coldwater conservation foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| food outreach | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Jazz St Louis | General purposes | $5,000 |
| kirk care | General purposes | $5,000 |
| NAMI St Louis | General purposes | $5,000 |
| New Music Circle | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Louis Reprtory Theatre | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Patricks Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| st vincent home for children | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Beyond Housing | General purposes | $4,000 |
| jensen schmidt tennis down syndrome | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | General purposes | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Ava's grace scholarship program | scholarship | $3,000 |
| grace hill | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Southeast Missouri University | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Uso of Missouri | General purposes | $3,000 |
| coca | Geneal purposes | $2,000 |
| dwight davis tennis center | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Trail Net | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Animal Protective Assn of Missouri | Geneal purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald A Potthoff
- judith potthoff
- susan p broderick
- joseph f potthoff
Questions people ask
Does Potthoff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Potthoff Family Foundation give?
$254,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Potthoff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald A Potthoff (trustee), judith potthoff (trustee), susan p broderick (trustee) and joseph f potthoff (trustee).
What does Potthoff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.