Leo Potishman Foundation Xxxxx3002
The Leo Potishman Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation was established by Leo Potishman, a longtime Fort Worth businessman and philanthropist who passed away in 1981 at age 85. The foundation continues his legacy of supporting local arts, education, and community institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.1M
-4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
29
-12.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$188K
+6.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports arts, education, and community institutions. Based on available data, the foundation has demonstrated particular interest in special education funding and higher education development projects.
Grantmaking
The Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002 has total giving of $5,450,000 according to recent records, making it one of the top foundations in Illinois by total giving. The foundation has made significant grants, including a $2 million pledge toward the construction and development of Texas A&M-Fort Worth announced in October 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a presence in both Chicago, Illinois and Fort Worth, Texas, reflecting its historical roots and ongoing philanthropic commitments in both regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,144,053 | $17,885,434 | $17,115,931 |
| Revenue | $5,131,485 | $6,966,490 | $6,366,372 |
| Expenses | $5,873,493 | $6,195,033 | $7,019,742 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,597,266 | $5,947,549 | $6,732,210 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,935,362 | $6,767,977 | $6,262,140 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,946,443 | $1,672,160 | $2,719,016 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Leo Potishman Foundation Xxxxx3002
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2024, the Leo Potishman Foundation pledged $2 million for the construction and development of Texas A&M-Fort Worth. This gift was designated to support the university's new campus, which is planned to anchor a technology and innovation district in Fort Worth around the convention center area. The campus will house education components, research facilities, and programs across multiple Texas A&M System entities.
Leo Potishman Foundation Pledges $2 Million for Texas A&M-Fort Worth DevelopmentData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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