Pate Fund
Accepts applications
Pate Fund is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$362,023
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $14,000 | 6 | $322,137 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 6 | $338,446 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 4 | $362,023 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Pate Fund Co Wells Fargo Bank PO Box 995, Charleston, SC 29402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 352-9705 |
| What to submit | Applicants need only submit a letter or report setting forth the purpose of the grant and the amount requested. Need IRS determinat copy of board members & operating budget - 4 copies of request. |
| Deadlines | September 1st |
| Restrictions | Any religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational corpora association or organization, community chest, fund or foundation in the state of South Carolina |
What Pate Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 4 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Medical University of South Carolina | General operating | $6,000 |
| Prince George Winyah Parish | General operating | $3,500 |
| SC Department of Natural Resources | General operating | $3,000 |
| Low Country Day School Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wallace F Pate Jr
- Stella Law Pate Ford
- Dorothy Pate Bridgers
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Pate Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1st.
How much does Pate Fund give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Pate Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Wallace F Pate Jr (Advisory Committee), Stella Law Pate Ford (Advisory Committee), Dorothy Pate Bridgers (Advisory Committee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Pate Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.