Patriarch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patriarch Family Foundation is a private foundation in North Wales, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $582,000. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$582,000
- Assets$56.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 69 | $46.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 67 | $51.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 64 | $56.0 million |
How to apply
Patriarch 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 Patriarch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 41 | $1.8 million |
| New Jersey | 5 | $235,050 |
| Florida | 4 | $80,000 |
| New York | 2 | $65,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $28,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $13,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,303 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Univ of Pennsylvania | General Fund | $582,000 |
| Augustinian Institute | General Fund | $120,000 |
| Cooper Medical School of Rowan U | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Villanova University | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | General Fund | $95,000 |
| Saint Augustine Prep | General Fund | $95,000 |
| National Constitution Center | General Fund | $85,000 |
| Franklin Institute | General Fund | $80,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School | General Fund | $76,000 |
| Mercy Neighborhood Ministries | General Fund | $75,000 |
| Drexel University | General Fund | $70,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | General Fund | $50,000 |
| USC Dornsife College of Letters | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Penn Medicine Development | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Montgomery Child Advocacy Project | General Fund | $40,450 |
| Clemson University Foundation | General Fund | $40,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra Assoc | General Fund | $40,000 |
| Independence Mission Schools | General Fund | $35,000 |
| LaSalle Academy | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Holy Spirit High School | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Ctr | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Ctr | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Penn Vet | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education | General Fund | $24,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General Fund | $22,000 |
| Augustinian Fund | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Church Farm School | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Founding Forward | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Logan Hope | General Fund | $20,000 |
| National Navy UDT Seal Museum | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | General Fund | $20,000 |
| U of Pennsylvania Master of Public Health | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Hospital for Special Services | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill | General Fund | $15,000 |
| St Jude Foundation | General Fund | $13,000 |
| St Matthew School | General Fund | $12,827 |
| Boston U College of Communications | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Fdn | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Keys Children Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia H Imbesi
- Anthony M Imbesi
- Paul H Imbesi
- Giovanna C Imbesi
- Charles L Imbesi
- John C Imbesi
Questions people ask
Does Patriarch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patriarch Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Patriarch Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia H Imbesi (Trustee), Anthony M Imbesi (Trustee), Paul H Imbesi (Trustee) and Giovanna C Imbesi (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Patriarch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.