AI Summary
The Paterson Children's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $121.8K awarded to 12 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Supportive housing
Youth Violence Prevention
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PATERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Paterson, NJ
$152.8K
13%
THE PATERSON ALLIANCE INC
Paterson, NJ
$50.6K
4%
CITY GREEN INC
CLIFTON, NJ
$29K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION?
No. PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION give?
PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $122 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include PATERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, THE PATERSON ALLIANCE INC, and CITY GREEN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION?
PATERSON CHILDRENS' FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.