Poterucha Family Foundation
The Poterucha Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1977 and based in Rochester, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization providing philanthropic support to charitable causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$106K
-7.8% YoY
Grant Count
22
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-12.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports charitable organizations as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 170(c) and individuals who justify need. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Religion
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
** $500–$20,000
Average Grant
** $5,600–$24,000 (varies by reporting period)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- California
- Florida
- Illinois
- Minnesota
- New York
- Pennsylvania
The foundation has supported organizations in major cities including New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $2.43–$2.6 million (as of 2024)
Annual Activity:
- Total giving: $106,000–$156,000
- Annual expenses: $132,000–$137,078
- Annual revenue: $32,299–$55,700
- Total liabilities: $0
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since October 1977; EIN 37-6170742
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,434,965 | $2,449,488 | $2,554,267 |
| Revenue | $117,956 | $32,299 | $55,685 |
| Expenses | $132,479 | $137,078 | $178,949 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $106,961 | $115,553 | $156,587 |
| Net Investment Income | $92,996 | $40,129 | $29,211 |
| Distributable Amount | $127,377 | $119,718 | $127,345 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer team without compensation:
- John Poterucha (Manager)
- Thomas Poterucha (Manager)
- Mary K Bonutti (Manager)
- Mary J Poterucha Carter
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN POTERUCHA | MANAGER | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS POTERUCHA | MANAGER | 0.5 | — |
| MARY K BONUTTI | MANAGER | 0.5 | — |
| MARY J POTERUCHA CARTER | MANAGER | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1422 City View Court NE, Rochester, MN 55906-4361
Telephone: 507-250-5127
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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