THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION)
Saratoga Springs, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-4789689
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Nina and Mike Patterson Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization formerly known as the Aegis Lumen Foundation, focuses on grantmaking by invitation only, emphasizing relationship-based engagement. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $240.8K across 37 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
$180K
17%
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
$100K
9%
THE MOTH
GRAND JCT, CO
$76.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$5.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION)?
No. THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) give?
THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. 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 NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) make each year?
In 2024, THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $241 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) fund recently?
In 2024, THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include President and Fellows of Harvard College, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc, and THE MOTH . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION)?
THE NINA AND MIKE PATTERSON FOUNDATION (FKA AEGIS LUMEN FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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