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The Joan & John Vatterott Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only St Louis, Missouri · EIN 204789447

The Joan & John Vatterott Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $222,325 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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 in 2024 was down from $231,675 the year before.

46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$231,67511$3.7 million
2024$222,32511$3.8 million

How to apply

The Joan & John Vatterott 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Joan & John Vatterott Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri8$162,200
New York1$50,000
Florida1$10,000
District of Columbia1$125

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Richmond Heights, MO
Assistance for its charitable function$50,000
Marshall Project
New York, NY
Assistance for its charitable function$50,000
Southside Catholic High School
St Louis, MO
Assistance for its charitable function$50,000
Access Academies
St Louis, MO
Assistance for its charitable function$25,000
Archway Institute
Punta Gorda, FL
Assistance for its charitable function$10,000
Chads Coalition
St Louis, MO
Assistance for its charitable function$10,000
Empower Mo
Jefferson City, MO
Assistance for its charitable function$10,000
Your Words STL
University City, MO
Assistance for its charitable function$10,000
Find the Light Foundation
St Louis, MO
Assistance for its charitable function$7,000
Chaminade College Prep
St Louis, MO
Assistance for its charitable function$200
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
Assistance for its charitable function$125

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Joan & John Vatterott Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Joan & John Vatterott Family Foundation give?

$222,325 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Joan & John Vatterott Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Joan M Vatterott (Trustee), Bill Vatterott (Trustee), Andrew Vatterott (Trustee) and Melissa Vatterott (Trustee).

What does The Joan & John Vatterott Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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