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The George & Rita Patterson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. It operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engagement can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
$291.5K
10%
PMA FOUNDATION
$170.3K
6%
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY INC
$87.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION?
No. GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION give?
GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. 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 GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $207 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, PMA FOUNDATION, and MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION?
GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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