Patterson Family Foundation

EIN 47-2624221 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5.2K Funds in WI, IL, NY +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Patterson Family Foundation based in IL paid 19 grants totaling $271.9K to 19 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $75K, with a median of $5.2K. Its largest recipients included DRIFTLESS AREA LAND CONSERVANCY, GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY, and THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,752,597
Giving (latest yr)
$271,937
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$5.2K
Recipients
19
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Driftless Area Land Conservancy$75,000
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository$50,000
  • The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin$40,000
  • Environmental Law and Policy Center$25,000
  • Rainforest Foundation US$15,000

Where grants went

  • Wisconsin$116,000 · 3 grants
  • Illinois$110,237 · 11 grants
  • New York$25,000 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Washington$5,500 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$5,200 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Driftless Area Land Conservancy
Dodgeville, WI
Protection of Farms, Forests, Savannas, Prairies, Waters and Wetlands
$75,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
Support to Reduce Food Insecurity
$50,000
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Support to Protect Wisconsin's Lands
$40,000
Environmental Law and Policy Center
Chicago, IL
Support Midwest Driftless Area
$25,000
Rainforest Foundation US
Brooklyn, NY
Support Indigenous Communities Protect Their Forests and Their Cultures
$15,000
Old Growth Forest Network
Easton, MD
Support for the Protection of Old-growth Native Forests
$10,000
Propublica
New York, NY
Support Workers Rights, Healthcare, Climate Change, Social Justice
$10,000
Chicago Lights
Chicago, IL
Support for Youth Development and Adult Social Services
$10,000
Economy Policy Institute
Washington, WA
Support for Economic Research and Analysis of Economic Impact of Policies and Proposals.
$5,500
Beat the Streets
Kinnelon, NJ
Support Youth Programs
$5,200
Sarah's Inn
Oak Park, IL
Support for Victims of Domestic Violence
$5,000
Face the Future
Chicago, IL
Support for Patient Care at the University of Illinois Craniofacial Center
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Patterson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Patterson Family Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.

In its most recent filing, Patterson Family Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $271.9K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $75K (median $5.2K).

Recent recipients include DRIFTLESS AREA LAND CONSERVANCY, GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY, THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Patterson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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