Leo Potishman Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 75-6314202 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $285,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), NO GRANTS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. |
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas a and M Foundation | College Station, TX | General | $800,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Fort worth expansion of | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | Fort Worth, TX | General | $500,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General | $500,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General | $500,000 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth, TX | General | $350,000 |
| Botanical Research Intistitute of Texas Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General | $350,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | General | $285,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Heritage and paddock parks | $250,000 |
| The Gatehouse | Grapevine, TX | General | $250,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Hurst, TX | Camp tahuaya/ go beyond | $250,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House-Ft Worth | Fort Worth, TX | General | $150,000 |
| Carter Bloodcare Population Health Initiatives | Bedford, TX | General | $100,000 |
| Performing Arts Fort Worth Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General | $100,000 |
| W I Cook Foundation Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General | $75,000 |
| The Saving Hope Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
| American Warrior Association | Forth Worth, TX | R3 fort worth wellness | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarra | Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Meals-On-Wheels Inc of Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Amon Carter Museum | Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement-Chisholm Trail | Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of North Texas | Fort Worth, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Leg Up Program | Aledo, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Helping Restore Ability | Arlington, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Heroes for Heroes | Dallas, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Day Resource Center for the Homeless | Fort Worth, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Arlington Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Star Sponsorship Program Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,450,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $5,815,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349100523
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6314202
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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