PATTERSON FOUNDATION
St. Paul, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
74-3076772
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
St. Paul, MN, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
74-3076772
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Patterson Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the foundations sector. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $1.4 million across 316 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC
$6.2M
43%

DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK
$643.9K
4%
OPERATION GRACE MN
$628.2K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
119
Median 1st year grant
$3.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PATTERSON FOUNDATION?
Yes. PATTERSON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does PATTERSON FOUNDATION give?
PATTERSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Colorado, 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 PATTERSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PATTERSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,225. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PATTERSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PATTERSON FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PATTERSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PATTERSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 320 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC, DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK, and OPERATION GRACE MN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PATTERSON FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting PATTERSON FOUNDATION’s website.
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