How to apply
Please visit www.pott foundation.org for grant application form Contact: Carol Eaves, US Bank Na Po Box 387, St Louis, Mo, 3144181340 Deadlines: Please visit www.pottfoundation.org for grant guidelines Restrictions: Organizations exempt under 501(c)(3)
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 85 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-St LouisSt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $90K |
| Urban League of Metropolitan Saint LouisSt Louis, MO | General operating | $85K |
| Children's Home Society of MissouriSt Louis, MO | General operating | $85K |
| Washington University in St LouisSt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $75K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters ofSt Louis, MO | General operating | $50K |
| Carondelet Community Betterment FederatiSt Louis, MO | General operating | $50K |
| Saint Louis UniversitySt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $40K |
| Ranken- Jordan Home for -Maryland Heights, MO | General operating | $40K |
| St Louis Area Foodbank IncBridgeton, MO | General operating | $40K |
| The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA | General operating | $35K |
| Operation Food Search IncSt Louis, MO | General operating | $35K |
| Christian Activity CenterEast St Louis, IL | General operating | $30K |
| Saint Louis Crisis NurserySt Louis, MO | General operating | $30K |
| St Patrick CenterSt Louis, MO | General operating | $30K |
| Food Outreach IncSt Louis, MO | General operating | $25K |
| United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VA | General operating | $20K |
| The Womens Safe HouseSt Louis, MO | General operating | $20K |
| Ranken Technical CollegeSt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $20K |
| Guardian Angel Settlement AssociationSt Louis, MO | General operating | $20K |
| Got Your Six Support DogsCollinsville, IL | General operating | $20K |
| Homeworks the Teacher Home Visit ProgramSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| North Side Community SchoolSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| A Million Stars IncSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| City Academy IncSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| St VincentPerryville, MO | General operating | $15K |
| Emmaus Homes IncSt Charles, MO | General operating | $15K |
| Independence CenterSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| Covenant House MissouriSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| Loyola Academy of Saint LouisSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| St Louis County Library FoundationSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| Marian Middle SchoolSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of St LouiSt Louis, MO | General operating | $15K |
| Miriam FoundationSt Louis, MO | General operating | $12K |
| Kipp St Louis Public SchoolsSt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $10K |
| Child Center MarygroveFlorissant, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Memory Care Home SolutionsSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Logos SchoolOlivette, MO | Scholarship | $10K |
| Foster Care Coalition of GreaterSt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $10K |
| Npower Missouri IncSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Connections to SuccessKansas City, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Unleashing PotentialSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Midtown Neighborhood OpportunitiesSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Lift for Life GymSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Affton Christian Food PantryAffton, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Sts Joachim and Ann Care ServiceSt Charles, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Evangelical Childrens HomeSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| St Louis Childrens HospitalSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Cornerstone Center for Early Learning inSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| NAMI St LouisSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Pony Bird IncorporatedHerculaneum, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Lift for Life AcademySt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Nurses for NewbornsSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Beyond Housing IncSt Louis, MO | General operating | $10K |
| Lutheran Family ChildrensSt Louis, MO | General operating | $7,500 |
| Home Sweet HomeBrentwood, MO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Alive IncSt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MO | General operating | $7,500 |
| Gateway to HopeSt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Paraquad IncSt Louis, MO | General operating | $7,500 |
| Southside Early Childhood CenterSt Louis, MO | General operating | $7,500 |
By state: Missouri 80 · Virginia 2 · Illinois 2 · Indiana 1
About this foundation
Herman T and Phenie R Pott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of US Bank, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Herman T and Phenie R Pott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please visit www.pott foundation.org for grant application form Deadlines: Please visit www.pottfoundation.org for grant guidelines.
How much does Herman T and Phenie R Pott Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 85 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Herman T and Phenie R Pott Foundation give?
Missouri (80 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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