The Potato Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Potato Fund Inc is a private foundation in Arden, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,834 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,500. 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$31,834
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,520 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,697 | 17 | $0 |
| 2024 | $14,520 | 22 | $0 |
| 2025 | $31,834 | 25 | $0 |
How to apply
The Potato Fund Inc 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 The Potato Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $12,684 |
| New York | 4 | $6,500 |
| California | 2 | $3,750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,200 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Henderson County | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| GiveWell | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| Intl Rescue Committee | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| Homeward Bound | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| MANNA FoodBank | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Mountain Housing Opportunities | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation CAF of America | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| GiveDirectly | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Conserving Carolina | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Contribution provided | $1,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Contribution provided | $500 |
| PBS North Carolina | Contribution provided | $500 |
| National Public Radio | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Friends of Claytor Lake | Contribution provided | $200 |
| Tilden Presbyterian Church | Contribution provided | $200 |
| Blue Ridge Bicycle Club | Contribution provided | $104 |
| Asheville on Bikes | Contribution provided | $50 |
| Community Foundation of Henderson County | Contribution provided | $30 |
Officers and trustees
- David Beaty
- Luze Beaty
Questions people ask
Does The Potato Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Potato Fund Inc give?
$31,834 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Potato Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Beaty (President) and Luze Beaty (VP).
What does The Potato Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and community development.