The Potato Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyArden, North Carolina · EIN 87-2601151 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$32K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Henderson County | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| GiveWell | Oakland, CA | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| Intl Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| Homeward Bound | Woodfin, NC | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| MANNA FoodBank | Mills River, NC | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Mountain Housing Opportunities | Asheville, NC | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation CAF of America | Alexandria, VA | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| GiveDirectly | New York, NY | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Conserving Carolina | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution provided | $1,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Miami, FL | Contribution provided | $500 |
| PBS North Carolina | Research Triangle Park, NC | Contribution provided | $500 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Friends of Claytor Lake | Fairlawn, VA | Contribution provided | $200 |
| Tilden Presbyterian Church | Tilden, IL | Contribution provided | $200 |
| Blue Ridge Bicycle Club | Flat Rock, NC | Contribution provided | $104 |
| Asheville on Bikes | Asheville, NC | Contribution provided | $50 |
| Community Foundation of Henderson County | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution provided | $30 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,834 | 25 |
| 2024 | $14,520 | 22 |
| 2023 | $7,697 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610799349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2601151
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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