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The Patterson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $493,000 across 113 grantees, focusing on fostering meaningful partnerships. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

President and Fellows of Harvard College
$3.6M
22%
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
$3.1M
19%
The Thacher School Inc
$1.4M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$10K
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 Patterson Family Foundation?
No. Patterson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Patterson Family Foundation give?
Patterson Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Massachusetts, 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 Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Patterson Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Patterson Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Patterson Family Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $493 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Patterson Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Patterson Family Foundation awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include President and Fellows of Harvard College, BOWDOIN COLLEGE, and The Thacher School Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Patterson Family Foundation?
Patterson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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