Potteiger Samuel is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $69K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
-18.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-18.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Potteiger Samuel reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Potteiger Samuel
Based on IRS filings
Potteiger Samuel is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $69K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,754,217 | $1,777,249 | $1,866,411 |
| Revenue | $83,565 | $38,655 | $129,106 |
| Expenses | $107,347 | $126,093 | $121,518 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $93,255 | $112,554 | $102,615 |
| Net Investment Income | $69,153 | $45,679 | $114,434 |
| Distributable Amount | $99,384 | $94,917 | $104,794 |
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
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northeast Pa Synod Luth Church ($30,000), Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries ($15,000), St Joseph Regional Health Network ($11,625).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHILDRENS HOME OF READING READING, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $7,500 |
| ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH NETWORK READING, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $11,625 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH READING, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF BERKS COUNTY READING, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| TOWER HEALTH AT HOME WYOMISSING, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER WYOMISSING, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| NORTHEAST PA SYNOD LUTH CHURCH ALLENTOWN, PA | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| DIAKON LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES MIDDLETOWN, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| CITY OF READING MAYOR READING, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| READING HOSPITAL FOUNDATION READING, PA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $10,875 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $15,051 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potteiger Samuel?
Potteiger Samuel is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Potteiger Samuel?
As of 2024, Potteiger Samuel holds $1.8M in total assets with $84K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $90K in 2024.
Where does Potteiger Samuel operate?
Potteiger Samuel has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Potteiger Samuel award?
In 2024, Potteiger Samuel awarded 11 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Potteiger Samuel required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Potteiger Samuel reported a distributable amount of $99K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Potteiger Samuel's EIN?
Potteiger Samuel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6422745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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