Private foundation · EIN 20-0753745 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Potters Hands Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $65K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$65K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AZ
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chinle Planting HopeChinle, AZGeneral operating$10K
Christian Family CarePhoenix, AZGeneral operating$10K
Moms in Prayer InternationalPoway, CAGeneral operating$10K
Neighborhood MinistriesPhoenix, AZGeneral operating$10K
Parenting Special Kids NetworkPhoenix, AZGeneral operating$10K
Post-Partum Support Int'lPortland, ORGeneral operating$10K
Golden Paws FoundationMesa, AZGeneral operating$5,000

By state: Arizona 5 · California 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Potters Hands Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of Richard a Crew, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Potters Hands Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Potters Hands Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Potters Hands Foundation give?

Arizona (5 grants), California (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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