Vatterott Foundation
The Vatterott Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1948 by Charles F. and Joseph H. Vatterott. Based in Maryland Heights, Missouri, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has been tax-exempt since March 1951. The foundation operates as a philanthropic grantmaking organization focused on improving human poverty, education, public welfare, and religion.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$131K
-37.2% YoY
Grant Count
28
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-32.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide funding to non-profit organizations that align with its core focus areas:
- Elementary and secondary education for economically disadvantaged youngsters
- Programs that serve minority populations and enhance racial equality
- Roman Catholic organizations
- Human service agencies that serve the poor
Grantmaking
Grants are awarded quarterly. Applicants are directed to visit the foundation's website for information about applying for a grant.
Grant Range
$500–$56,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending May 2024):
- Total Assets: $1,105,144
- Revenue: $193,249
- Expenses: $382,936
- Total Liabilities: $44,400
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
147 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Vatterott Foundation
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 governed by a board of trustees:
- Paul B. Vatterott Jr.
- Louise Hart
- Jim Vatterott
- Claire Hundelt
- Daniel Vatterott
- Mary Hastings
- Joseph Kelly
- Sarah Vatterott
- Charles Riley
- Martha Valenta
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE HART | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JIM VATTEROTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE HUNDELT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELLEN VATTEROTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY HASTINGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH KELLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SARAH VATTEROTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHARLES RILEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARTHA VALENTA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL VATTEROTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2458 Old Dorsett Rd Ste 230 Maryland Heights, MO 63043-2496
Phone: 314-770-2100
Website: www.vatterottfoundation.org
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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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