Partan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Partan Foundation is a private foundation in Takoma Park, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,636 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28,636
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$284,961
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28,415 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $28,415 | 82 | $294,943 |
| 2024 | $28,636 | 83 | $284,961 |
How to apply
Partan 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 Partan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 27 | $13,126 |
| District of Columbia | 18 | $7,810 |
| New York | 9 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 6 | $2,250 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $1,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $200 |
| Oregon | 1 | $200 |
| Alabama | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Foodbank | General support | $1,500 |
| Children Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Manna Food Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Women for Women International | General support | $1,360 |
| MBHS Magnet Foundation Inc | General support | $1,100 |
| Blair High School Magnet Program | General support | $1,000 |
| Consumer Report | General support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park | General support | $1,000 |
| Shepherds Table Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Some | General support | $1,000 |
| Takoma Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Takoma Park Emergency Assistance Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Tommy's Pantry-Church of the Ascension | General support | $1,000 |
| Wamu | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Blair High School | General support | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General support | $500 |
| Hunger Project | General support | $500 |
| Piney Branch Elementary School | General support | $500 |
| St Mary's College of Maryland Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Takoma Park Elementary School | General support | $500 |
| Takoma Park Middle School | General support | $500 |
| Alternative Gifts of Greater Washington Inc | General support | $476 |
| Direct Support for Immigrants | General support | $400 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | General support | $300 |
| Lower Cape Outreach | General support | $300 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research Foundation | General support | $200 |
| Folkfore Society of Greater Washington | General support | $200 |
| Historic Takoma Inc | General support | $200 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | General support | $200 |
| International Rescu Committee | General support | $200 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General support | $200 |
| Mercy Corps | General support | $200 |
| National Zoo-Smithsonian | General support | $200 |
| Nature Conserv | General support | $200 |
| Orbis | General support | $200 |
| Oxfam America | General support | $200 |
| Smile Train | General support | $200 |
| Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $200 |
| WCS | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew S Partan
- Kathryn Partan
Questions people ask
Does Partan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Partan Foundation give?
$28,636 in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs Partan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew S Partan (Trustee) and Kathryn Partan (Trustee).
What does Partan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and environment and conservation.