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Robert J Potter Foundation is a private corporation based in IRVING, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $75K. Annual income is reported at $75K. Total assets have grown from $67K in 2011 to $86K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and New York. According to available records, Robert J Potter Foundation has made 67 grants totaling $257K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $95K in 2020 to $43K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $119K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $25K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Illinois, New York, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Robert J Potter Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, IL, NY.
Robert J Potter Foundation has distributed a total of $257K across 67 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $25K.
Robert J Potter Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert J Potter Foundation is headquartered in IRVING, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert J Potter | Foundation Mgr. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary E Edmiston | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter P Smith | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$43K
Total Assets
$86K
Fair Market Value
$144K
Net Worth
$86K
Grants Paid
$43K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$30K
Distribution Amount
$7K
Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$257K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utsw Medical FdnGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At DallasGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Richardson, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Temple ShalomGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Perot MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| TitasGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Lafayette CollegeBRING THE BEST OUTREACH FUND KRONER SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Easton, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| U Of RochesterGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Rochester, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| French Heritage SocietyGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $970 | 2023 |
| Foundation For Responsible TvGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | $400 | 2023 |
| World Affairs CouncilGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Dallas, TX | $100 | 2023 |
| Kimbell Art MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | Ft Worth, TX | N/A | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | N/A | 2023 |
| UsoGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Washington, DC | N/A | 2023 |
| Illinois TechBOB POTTER'S ALLEY FUND | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Ut DallasGENERAL OPERATING | Richardson, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Crystal Charity BallGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Dallas Holocaust MuseumGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Dallas, TX | $135 | 2022 |
| Mdanderson Cancer CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Houston, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| Dallas Symphony OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2020 |