The Patterson Foundation
Sarasota, Florida · EIN 656230256 · Private foundation
The Patterson Foundation is a Florida-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $6.2M in annual giving against $300.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 44 grants for The Patterson Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Patterson Foundation funds
The Patterson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, disaster relief & emergency aid, libraries & literacy, substance use & recovery.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County NURTURE FUND; SEASON OF SHARING; THE GIVING CHALLENGE 2024; PAY IT FORWARD FUND; TPF DONOR ADVISED FUND | Sarasota, FL | $9.0M | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County NURTURE FUND; SUNCOAST DISASTER RECOVERY FUND; SEASON OF SHARING; PAY IT FORWARD FUND; TPF DONOR ADVISED FUND; ROXANNE G. JERDE LEADERSHIP F | Sarasota, FL | $5.4M | 2025 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County EDEXPLORESRQ ENDOWMENT FUND; NURTURE FUND; SEASON OF SHARING; SUNCOAST DISASTER RECOVERY FUND - HURRICANE IAN; PAY IT FORWARD FUND; TPF DONO | Sarasota, FL | $3.4M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Patterson Foundation
The Patterson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Patterson Foundation
- Does The Patterson Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Patterson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Patterson Foundation fund?
- The Patterson Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Patterson Foundation give in grants?
- The Patterson Foundation reported $6.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.2M over 44 grants.
- Where is The Patterson Foundation located?
- The Patterson Foundation is based in Sarasota, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 656230256.
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