Potthoff Family Foundation
The Potthoff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri and California.
Potthoff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Potthoff Family Foundation gave $254K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $254,000
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,257
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,811,788
- -6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Potthoff Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 424 S Woodsmill Rd 325, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314) 336-0560
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Potthoff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Greater St Louis ($30K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 182 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Missouri received 88% of grant dollars, and recipients in California received 12%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Potthoff Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 34 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2020) to $264K (2022). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic Palm Springs, CA | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Channel 9 PBS St. Louis, MO | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Forest Park Forever St. Louis, MO | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio La Quinta, CA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Louis Symphony St. Louis, MO | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Louis Zoo St. Louis, MO | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio St. Louis, MO | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Washington Univseristy Dept of Cardiology St. Louis, MO | General Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,811,788 | $189,519 | $309,049 | $254,000 | 35 | $254,000 | $166,231 | $141,707 |
| 2024 | $1,931,318 | $716,748 | $273,148 | $227,000 | 35 | $227,000 | $489,778 | $127,355 |
| 2023 | $1,487,718 | $328,107 | $251,919 | $217,000 | 36 | $217,000 | $216,394 | $113,504 |
| 2022 | $1,411,530 | $188,963 | $294,593 | $264,000 | 37 | $264,000 | $18,140 | $118,550 |
| 2021 | $1,517,160 | $245,617 | $226,588 | $203,000 | 39 | $203,000 | $20,701 | $116,573 |
| 2020 | $1,498,131 | $317,074 | $203,142 | $183,000 | 43 | — | $23,331 | $97,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Potthoff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for education, arts and culture, community services, health-related services, and public media. For example, United Way of Greater St. Louis describes its mission as mobilizing the community to help people live their best possible lives. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra says it enriches lives through music and provides concerts, community programs, and educational resources. Food Outreach says it provides nutritional support to people living with HIV/AIDS or cancer, while NAMI St. Louis describes its work as providing mental health education, advocacy, and support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $254,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $30,000 each to an individual recipient High School for scholarships and United Way of Greater St. Louis for general purposes. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic and $10,000 each to Channel 9 PBS, Forest Park Forever, Old Town Artisan Studio, the St. Louis Symphony, the St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Public Radio, and Washington University’s Department of Cardiology.
Among other 2025 recipients, Ranken-Jordan Home received $8,000, and Food Outreach and NAMI St. Louis each received $5,000. Ranken-Jordan describes its work as providing transitional healthcare for children with complex medical needs. Old Town Artisan Studios says it provides art experiences for people regardless of age, ability, or financial condition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald A Potthoff, Judith Potthoff, Susan P Broderick, and Joseph F Potthoff as trustees.
Potthoff Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald A Potthoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
joseph f potthoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
judith potthoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
susan p broderick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Potthoff Family Foundation
How much does Potthoff Family Foundation give each year?
Potthoff Family Foundation gave $254K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $227K across 35 grants.
What is Potthoff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Potthoff Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,257, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Potthoff Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Potthoff Family Foundation give grants?
Potthoff Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (25 grants).
Does Potthoff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Potthoff Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Geneal Purposes" (3 grants).
Who are Potthoff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Potthoff Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Greater St Louis ($30,000), Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic ($20,000) and Channel 9 PBS ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Potthoff Family Foundation?
Potthoff Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Potthoff Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for education, arts and culture, community services, health-related services, and public media. For example, United Way of Greater St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Potthoff Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Potthoff Family Foundation's EIN?
Potthoff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6474122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Potthoff Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Potthoff Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/potthoff-family-foundation-morg_062a973cd356449bba8bd10b321af8bd
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