Robert and Clara Patterson Trust
Accepts applications
Robert and Clara Patterson Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $199,992 and the largest $699,273. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$199,992
- Largest grant$699,273
- Assets$31.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.5 million | 6 | $25.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 4 | $28.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 4 | $31.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Details Outlined on Application 101 E River Dr, East Hartford, CT 06108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 866-3275 |
| What to submit | APPLICATION AVAILABLE THROUGH THE HEALTH IN ACTION RESOURCES (HRiA) - THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION (TMF) WEBSITE |
| Deadlines, restrictions | Details outlined on application |
What Robert and Clara Patterson Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $799,269 |
| Maine | 1 | $299,984 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Unrestricted general | $699,273 |
| The Jackson Laboratory | Unrestricted general | $299,984 |
| Rutgers University | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | Unrestricted general | $99,996 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Clara Patterson Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Details outlined on application.
How much does Robert and Clara Patterson Trust give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $199,992.
Who runs Robert and Clara Patterson Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Robert and Clara Patterson Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.