Private foundation · EIN 83-3784100 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Potoff Private Philanthrophy

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arizona. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $200K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $200K. 100% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$1.6M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in AZ
100%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$13M

How to apply

No prescribed form, applicants must furnish evidence of tax exempt status Contact: William C Westcott, 2030 E Speedway Blvd Suite 208, Tucson, Az, 5203191949 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arizona Local News FoundationPhoenix, AZConnect communities with local news and information$775K
Handi-Dogs Inc Dba Ability Dogs of ArizonaTucson, AZHelping individuals train their service dogs$300K
Pima County Superintendent of SchoolsTucson, AZPima cycle breakers$200K
Pima Jted FoundationTucson, AZSkills-based education$177K
Make Way for BooksTucson, AZPromote childhood literacy$140K

About this foundation

Potoff Private Philanthrophy is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Potoff Private Philanthrophy accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No prescribed form, applicants must furnish evidence of tax exempt status Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Potoff Private Philanthrophy give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 5 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Potoff Private Philanthrophy give?

Arizona (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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