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Pott Foundation

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 436041541  ·  Private foundation

Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Pott Foundation has awarded $6.0M across 405 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to St Louis Mercantile Library Assoc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$24.0M
Total assets
405
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Pott Foundation funds

Pott Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Pott Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
St Louis Mercantile Library Assoc
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$90K2024
St Louis Mercantile Library Assoc
GENERAL OPERATING
Saint Louis, MO$90K2023
St Louis Mercantile Library Association
GENERAL OPERATING
Saint Louis, MO$90K2022
St Louis
GENERAL OPERATING
Gallipolis, OH$88K2022
Childrens Home Society of Missouri
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$85K2022
Children's Home Society of -- Missouri
GENERAL OPERATING
Saint Louis, MO$85K2023
Children's Home Society of Missouri
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$85K2020
St Louis Mercantile Library Assoc
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$85K2020
Children's Home Society of Missouri
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$85K2024
Washington University in St Louis
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$75K2024
Grace Hill Settlement House
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$75K2020
Washington University in St Louis
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$75K2023
Washington University in St Louis
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$75K2022
Operation Food Search Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$70K2020
Washington University in St Louis
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$60K2020

Pott Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.5M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.4M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from Pott Foundation

From Pott Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PLEASE VISIT WWW.POTTFOUNDATION.ORG FOR GRANT GUIDELINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Pott Foundation

Does Pott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Pott Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Pott Foundation fund?
Pott Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include St Louis Mercantile Library Assoc, St Louis Mercantile Library Assoc, St Louis Mercantile Library Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Pott Foundation give in grants?
Pott Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 405 grants.
Where is Pott Foundation located?
Pott Foundation is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 436041541.
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About this profile. This page is built from Pott Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Pott Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.