Esther L Soder Patton Fund
Preselected recipients only
Esther L Soder Patton Fund is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,987 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $6,443 and the largest $6,443. 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$57,987
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$6,443
- Largest grant$6,443
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,278 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 | $51,462 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $55,278 | 9 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $57,987 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Esther L Soder Patton Fund 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 Esther L Soder Patton Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $45,101 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,443 |
| New York | 1 | $6,443 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $6,443 |
| Presque Isle Audubon Society | General operating | $6,443 |
| The Sight Center of Northwest Pa | General operating | $6,443 |
| Erie City Mission | General operating | $6,443 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $6,443 |
| Humane Society of Northwestern Pa | General operating | $6,443 |
| Erie Zoological Society | General operating | $6,443 |
| Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church | General operating | $6,443 |
| Asbury Woods Nature Center | General operating | $6,443 |
Officers and trustees
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Esther L Soder Patton Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esther L Soder Patton Fund give?
$57,987 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $6,443.
Who runs Esther L Soder Patton Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Esther L Soder Patton Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and faith communities.