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Joseph B Patterson Foundation

Preselected recipients only La Jolla, California · EIN 956982416

Joseph B Patterson Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $7,025 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was down from $10,565 the year before.

40% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$10,56512$152,101
2023$7,0255$155,032

How to apply

Joseph B Patterson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Joseph B Patterson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$4,000
California2$1,800
New Jersey1$1,200
Kansas1$25

Grants paid in 2023

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Joey's Foundation
Washington, DC
Provide financial support for research and education related to children with brain injury.$4,000
Corpus Christi Church
Pacific Palisades, CA
Support parish/church community outreach$1,500
Bergen Catholic High School
Oradell, NJ
Catholic college preparatory high school$1,200
Ufcw Local 324
Buena Park, CA
Sponsor battered women & children homes$300
Wounded Warrior Project
Topeka, KS
to honor and empower military veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound related to their military service$25

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joseph B Patterson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Joseph B Patterson Foundation give?

$7,025 in tax year 2023, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.

Who runs Joseph B Patterson Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Joseph B Patterson (Trustee).

What does Joseph B Patterson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.

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