The Pattee Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Pattee Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $338,538 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $82,188. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$338,538
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$82,188
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $194,530 the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 | $194,530 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $338,538 | 17 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gordon B Pattee Co Nicole Jeppesen 605 Chestnut St Suite 1100, Chattanooga, TN 37450 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 756-6585 |
| What to submit | Letter or other written request |
What The Pattee Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $208,538 |
| California | 4 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers College | Unrestricted - general support | $82,188 |
| New York City Ballet | Unrestricted - general support | $74,100 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Unrestricted - general support | $40,000 |
| George Washington's Mount Vernon | Unrestricted - general support | $25,000 |
| Usta Foundation | Unrestricted - general support | $25,000 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy | Unrestricted - general support | $15,000 |
| African Parks Foundation | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Bat Conservation | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Montererry Bay Aquarium | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Oceana | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Dist | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Empower Africa Inc | Unrestricted - general support | $5,000 |
| Second Stage Theater | Unrestricted - general support | $1,000 |
| Saint Thomas Church | Unrestricted - general support | $1,000 |
| James B Lee Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted - general support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon B Pattee
- Anne L Pattee
- Paxton Pattee
Questions people ask
Does The Pattee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Pattee Foundation Inc give?
$338,538 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Pattee Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gordon B Pattee (President), Anne L Pattee (Secretary) and Paxton Pattee (Director).
What does The Pattee Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.