The Patch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Patch Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $923,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$923,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $962,000 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 | $1.1 million | 42 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $962,000 | 39 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $923,000 | 37 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
The Patch 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 Patch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 32 | $608,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $300,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant World Relief | Religious | $150,000 |
| Evangelical Convenant Church | Religious | $150,000 |
| Salem Covenant Church | Religious | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Religious | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Program support | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Educational | $50,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Religious | $25,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Religious | $25,000 |
| Metro Hope Ministries | Religious | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge | Program support | $25,000 |
| Agate Housing & Services | Program support | $20,000 |
| People Serving People | Program support | $20,000 |
| Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute | Health | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Program support | $10,000 |
| Homeward Bound | Health | $10,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services | Program support | $10,000 |
| True Friends | Program support | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Religious | $10,000 |
| Alaska Christian College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Bethel University | Educational | $5,000 |
| Camp Knutson | Religious | $5,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hennepin Technical College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hope Academy | Educational | $5,000 |
| Science With A Mission | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sunshine Acres Children's Home | Program support | $5,000 |
| Trinity First Lutheran School | Educational | $5,000 |
| University of Northwestern | Educational | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Educational | $3,000 |
| Cross Services | Program support | $3,000 |
| Family Values for Life | Program support | $3,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Program support | $3,000 |
| New Life in Christ Ministry | Religious | $3,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | Program support | $3,000 |
| Threshold to New Life | Program support | $3,000 |
| Banyan Community | Educational | $1,000 |
| NE Minneapolis Kiwanis Club | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Sample
- Ernest Lindstrom-Lindstrom Law Offi
- Ronald K Draper
Questions people ask
Does The Patch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Patch Foundation give?
$923,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Patch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Sample (President), Ernest Lindstrom-Lindstrom Law Offi (Director) and Ronald K Draper (Director).
What does The Patch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.