Poterucha Family Foundation
Historical FunderRochester, Minnesota · EIN 37-6170742 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN J POTERUCHA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1422 CITY VIEW COURT NE, ROCHESTER MN 55906 |
| Phone | 5072505127 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
58% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy University | Quincy, IL | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Hiawatha Homes Foundation | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| St Francis School | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted gift | $13,000 |
| Channel One Regional Food Bank | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted gift | $11,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Winona, MN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Landing Mn | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Community Choice Foundation Inc | Farmington Hills, MI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Pontiac, MI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| St Anthony | Effingham, IL | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| St Hugo of the Hills | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Ladies of Charity Clothes Closet | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Healing Chapters | Byron, MN | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Manresa House of Retreats | Convent, LA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Benedictine Living | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Mid-Continent Railway Museum | North Freedom, WI | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $115,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102777
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6170742
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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