THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION
THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION
Sarasota, FL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
65-6230256
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION
Sarasota, FL, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
65-6230256
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•
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Patterson Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts in Florida, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina, having distributed a total of $9 million to 16 grantees in the filing year 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO INC
$22.8M
41%

THE BAY PARK CONSERVANCY INC
$8M
14%
ASHEVILLE SCHOOL INC
$1.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$55K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION give?
THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, District Of Columbia, and North Carolina. 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 PATTERSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO INC, THE BAY PARK CONSERVANCY INC, and ASHEVILLE SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION?
THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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