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TUW James Patterson U of K

Preselected recipients only Lexington, Kentucky · EIN 616018232

TUW James Patterson U of K is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $343,876 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $343,876 and the largest $343,876. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $311,497 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$322,2901$6.9 million
2024$311,4971$7.1 million
2025$343,8761$7.7 million

How to apply

TUW James Patterson U of K 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 TUW James Patterson U of K funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky1$343,876

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Kentucky Research Foundation
Lexington, KY
General operating support$343,876

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does TUW James Patterson U of K accept grant applications?

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

How much does TUW James Patterson U of K give?

$343,876 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $343,876.

Who runs TUW James Patterson U of K?

Its 2025 filing lists Central Bank Trust (Trustee).

What does TUW James Patterson U of K fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.

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