Vatterott Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vatterott Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$131,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $208,500 the year before.
57% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $144,000 | 25 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $208,500 | 30 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $131,000 | 28 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Vatterott 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 Vatterott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 22 | $110,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $20,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry | Assistance for its charitable function | $7,500 |
| Almost Home | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Cardinal Ritter Senior Services | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Casa de Salud | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Depaul USA | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Lydia's House | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Midtown Community Services | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Peter & Paul Community Services Inc | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Room at the Inn | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| St Anthony Food Pantry | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| St Joachim and Ann Care Center | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Vincent Gray Academy | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Cardinal Ritter College Prep | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Christian Activity | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Home English Learning Program | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Ritenour Co Care Food Pantry | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Rural Parish Clinic | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| St Frances Cabrini Academy | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| St Josephine Bakhita | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| St Marys South Side Catholic High School | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| St Peter and Paul Parish | Assistance for its charitable function | $5,000 |
| NAMI St Louis | Assistance for its charitable function | $2,500 |
| Benedictine College | Assistance for its charitable function | $500 |
| Minds Eye | Assistance for its charitable function | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louise Hart
- Jim Vatterott
- Claire Hundelt
- Ellen Vatterott
- Mary Hastings
- Joseph Kelly
- Sarah Vatterott
- Charles Riley
- Martha Valenta
- Paul Vatterott
Questions people ask
Does Vatterott Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vatterott Foundation give?
$131,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vatterott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louise Hart (Trustee), Jim Vatterott (Trustee), Claire Hundelt (Trustee) and Ellen Vatterott (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Vatterott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.