Herman T and Phenie R Pott Foundation
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 43-6041541 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded85
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$32.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CAROL EAVES |
|---|---|
| Address | US BANK NA PO BOX 387, ST LOUIS MO 63166 |
| Phone | 3144181340 |
| Form and materials | PLEASE VISIT WWW.POTT FOUNDATION.ORG FOR GRANT APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | PLEASE VISIT WWW.POTTFOUNDATION.ORG FOR GRANT GUIDELINES |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-St Louis | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $90,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | General operating | $85,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | General operating | $85,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of | St Louis, MO | General operating | $50,000 |
| Carondelet Community Betterment Federati | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $50,000 |
| Saint Louis University | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Ranken- Jordan Home for - | Maryland Heights, MO | General operating | $40,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank Inc | Bridgeton, MO | General operating | $40,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Operation Food Search Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $35,000 |
| Christian Activity Center | East St Louis, IL | General operating | $30,000 |
| Saint Louis Crisis Nursery | St Louis, MO | General operating | $30,000 |
| St Patrick Center | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $30,000 |
| Food Outreach Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Womens Safe House | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis, MO | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Guardian Angel Settlement Association | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Got Your Six Support Dogs | Collinsville, IL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Homeworks the Teacher Home Visit Program | St Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| North Side Community School | St Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| A Million Stars Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| City Academy Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Vincent | Perryville, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Emmaus Homes Inc | Saint Charles, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Independence Center | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Loyola Academy of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Louis County Library Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Marian Middle School | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of St Loui | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Miriam Foundation | St Louis, MO | General operating | $12,000 |
| Kipp St Louis Public Schools | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Child Center Marygrove | Florissant, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Memory Care Home Solutions | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Logos School | Olivette, MO | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Foster Care Coalition of Greater | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Npower Missouri Inc | St Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Connections to Success | Kansas City, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Unleashing Potential | St Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Midtown Neighborhood Opportunities | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lift for Life Gym | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Affton Christian Food Pantry | Affton, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sts Joachim and Ann Care Service | Saint Charles, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Evangelical Childrens Home | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Center for Early Learning in | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nami St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Pony Bird Incorporated | Herculaneum, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Beyond Housing Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Family Childrens | St Louis, MO | General operating | $7,500 |
| Home Sweet Home | Brentwood, MO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Alive Inc | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | General operating | $7,500 |
| Gateway to Hope | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Paraquad Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $7,500 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $7,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 85 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,410,000 | 85 |
| 2024 | $1,468,500 | 95 |
| 2023 | $1,426,000 | 99 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6041541
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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