Patterson Foundation
St Paul, Minnesota · EIN 743076772 · Private foundation
Based in St Paul, Minnesota, Patterson Foundation has awarded $9.2M across 595 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Scholarship America Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Patterson Foundation funds
Patterson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America Inc SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION | St Peter, MN | $653K | 2024 |
| Scholarship America SEE GENERAL FOOTNOTE | St Peter, MN | $622K | 2020 |
| Scholarship America SEE GENERAL FOOTNOTE | St Peter, MN | $619K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Patterson Foundation
From Patterson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at pattersonfoundation.net.
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Frequently asked questions about Patterson Foundation
- Does Patterson Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Patterson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Patterson Foundation fund?
- Patterson Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Scholarship America Inc, Scholarship America. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Patterson Foundation give in grants?
- Patterson Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.2M over 595 grants.
- Where is Patterson Foundation located?
- Patterson Foundation is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 743076772.
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