The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation
San Anselmo, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3667071
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $6.7 million across 48 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
San Francisco, CA
$3.7M
8%
SUMMER SEARCH
Oakland, CA
$3.7M
8%
SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE
San Francisco, CA
$3M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation?
No. The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation give?
The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Colorado. 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 The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $6.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, SUMMER SEARCH, and SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation?
The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.