AI Summary
The Patten Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER
CHICAGO, IL
$60K
33%

FLORIDA REPERTORY COMPANY INC
FORT MYERS, FL
$28.4K
15%

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
$19.5K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$525
Median 2nd year grant
$625
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Illinois, 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 PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $16 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER, FLORIDA REPERTORY COMPANY INC, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
PATTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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