Patterson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patterson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hockessin, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$360,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $493,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $281,500 | 21 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $493,000 | 34 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $360,000 | 30 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
Patterson Family 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.
What Patterson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $207,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $67,500 |
| New York | 9 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighbors for A Better San Francisco | 2025 Annual Fund | $75,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Professor Jeffrey Macklis' Research on ALS | $50,000 |
| Spark SF Public Schools | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vassar College | Capital Campaign in Honor of President Bradley | $20,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Emile Norman Arts Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Grabhorn Institute | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Keep Big Sur Wild | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | ALS related research in honor of Mr. Leif Larson directed by Professor Macklis | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Parents Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ten Strands | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uncommon Org Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Aspire Public Schools | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hasty Pudding Club the Institute of 1770 | Harvard Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 177th Campaign | $5,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marin Country Day School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Community Rowing Club | Pacific Island Rowing Initiative | $5,000 |
| Harvard Lampoon Trust Under Declaration of Trust | Lampoon's 2025 Annual Appeal Fund | $2,500 |
| Pacific Rowing Club | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Tec | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tahoe Paws | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Vassar College | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
| Fishers Island Fire Dept | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | Kingfisher Level | $1,000 |
| Island Health Project Inc | 2025 Annual Appeal Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur C Patterson
- Louise M Patterson
- Hume R Steyer
Questions people ask
Does Patterson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patterson Family Foundation give?
$360,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Patterson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur C Patterson (Chairman, Treas, Dir), Louise M Patterson (Pres, Dir) and Hume R Steyer (Sec).
What does Patterson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.