The Joe and Patty Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Joe and Patty Foundation is a private foundation in Iowa City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$63,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,650 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,000 | 3 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Joe and Patty 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 The Joe and Patty Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3 | $63,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence Intervention Program | Support for a new facility | $55,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Endowed scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Lee lab's entrepreneurial fund support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph D Lee
- Patricia Lee
- Mason Lee
- Mackenzie Lee Jacobson
- Connor Lee
Questions people ask
Does The Joe and Patty Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joe and Patty Foundation give?
$63,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Joe and Patty Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph D Lee (Vice-President/Secretary), Patricia Lee (President/Treasurer), Mason Lee (Director) and Mackenzie Lee Jacobson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Joe and Patty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.