Private foundation · EIN 62-6306577 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Justin and Valerie Blair Potter 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $182K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$182K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Volunteer State Horsemens' FdnFranklin, TNUnrestricted general$75K
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNUnrestricted general$50K
Oz Arts IncNashville, TNUnrestricted general$35K
Heritage Fdn of Franklinwilliamson CntyFranklin, TNUnrestricted general$10K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchNashville, TNUnrestricted general$10K
The Harpeth Hall SchoolNashville, TNUnrestricted general$1,000
Currey Ingram AcademyBrentwood, TNUnrestricted general$1,000

About this foundation

The Justin and Valerie Blair Potter Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Il1-231-14-19, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Justin and Valerie Blair Potter Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Justin and Valerie Blair Potter Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $182K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Justin and Valerie Blair Potter Foundation give?

Tennessee (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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