William P & Suzanne W Patterson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William P & Suzanne W Patterson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $12,500. 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$65,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $50,000 | 27 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 27 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 30 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
William P & Suzanne W Patterson Family 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 William P & Suzanne W Patterson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $23,000 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $11,500 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $9,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $8,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camping & Education Foundation | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Dayton Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Woodland Cemetery & Aboretum of Dayton | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Fond Blanc Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Ohio's Hospice Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The NC Little Memorial Hospice | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Eagle Valley Humane Society | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Children's Minnesota Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration of Vail | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Yale University | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| American Birkebeiner Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Fifield Firefighters | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Goucher College | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Goucher Men's Lacrosse | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Northwoods Land Trust Inc | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Blake School | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Bentley University | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jefferson Patterson
Questions people ask
Does William P & Suzanne W Patterson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William P & Suzanne W Patterson Family Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs William P & Suzanne W Patterson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jefferson Patterson (Trustee).
What does William P & Suzanne W Patterson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.