The Potter'S Clay Foundation
EIN 367014358Total Given 2016–2023
$1.0M
54 grants · $128K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$24K
typical small grants · $10K–$25K
grant size
91%
deep partner · 10/11 multi-year
repeat
$2.4M
Assets (2023)
11
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
OPENING DOORS
Phone
(847) 386-9070
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $118K | $2.3M | $77K | 8 |
| 2017 | $128K | $2.4M | $133K | 8 |
| 2018 | $125K | $2.0M | $223K | 8 |
| 2020 | $182K | $2.7M | $266K | 8 |
| 2021 | $158K | $3.0M | $142K | 8 |
| 2022 | $155K | $2.1M | $97K | 7 |
| 2023 | $155K | $2.4M | $-4K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 54 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$24K
Average
$19K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PL
Philip Y Lu
6 yrs
Trustee
GL
Geralyn K Lu
7+ yrs
Trustee
PL
Philip Y Lu
6 yrs
Trustee
GL
Geralyn K Lu
7+ yrs
Trustee
PL
Philip Y Lu
6 yrs
Trustee
GL
Geralyn K Lu
7+ yrs
Trustee
GL
Geralyn K Lu
7+ yrs
Trustee
PL
Philip Y Lu
6 yrs
Trustee
GL
Geralyn K Lu
7+ yrs
Trustee
PL
Philip Y Lu
6 yrs
Trustee
GL
Geralyn K Lu
7+ yrs
Trustee
PL
Philip Y Lu
6 yrs
Trustee
PL
Phillip Y Lu
Trustee
GL
Geralyn K Lu
7+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (54 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | HOUSING/HEALTH CARE FOR HOMELESS | 2020 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | $30,000 | HOUSING/HEALTH CARE | 2021 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | $30,000 | HEALTH CARE &EDUCATIONAL SVCS | 2021 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | $30,000 | HOUSING/HEALTH CARE | 2023 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | $30,000 | HEALTH CARE &EDUCATIONAL SVCS | 2023 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | $30,000 | HOUSING/HEALTH CARE | 2022 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | $30,000 | HEALTH CARE &EDUCATIONAL SVCS | 2022 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL SERV FOR YOUNG | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SVCS | 2020 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SVCS | 2020 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE & SOCIALSRV FOR YOUNG | 2021 |
| Greater Chic Food | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | FOOD DISTRIBUTIONPROGRAM | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE &EDUCATIONAL SEVCS | 2021 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE & SOCIALSRV FOR YOUNG | 2023 |
| Greater Chic Food | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | FOOD DISTRIBUTIONPROGRAM | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE &EDUCATIONAL SEVCS | 2023 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HOUSING/HEALTH CARE FOR HOMELESS | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SVCS | 2016 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HOUSING/HEALTH CARE FOR HOMELESS | 2017 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SVCS | 2017 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE & SOCIALSRV FOR YOUNG | 2022 |
| Greater Chic Food | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | FOOD DISTRIBUTIONPROGRAM | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE &EDUCATIONAL SEVCS | 2022 |