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Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation is a private corporation based in ROSS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $49M. Annual income is reported at $8.4M. Total assets have grown from $29.6M in 2011 to $49M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation has made 89 grants totaling $26.6M, with a median grant of $250K. The foundation has distributed between $6.2M and $13.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $13.2M distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $1.1M, with an average award of $299K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, New York, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$250K
Average Grant
$361K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 89 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, NY.
Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation has distributed a total of $26.6M across 89 grants. The median grant size is $250K, with an average of $299K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $1.1M.
Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation is headquartered in ROSS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth R Patterson | Pres, Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William R Patterson | Sec, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eleanor Patterson Clifford | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$49M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$49M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
89
Total Giving
$26.6M
Average Grant
$299K
Median Grant
$250K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer SearchSummer Search No Ceilings Campaign | Oakland, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| First Nations Development InstituteCalifornia Tribal Fund | Longmont, CO | $517K | 2023 |
| The Draper Richards Kaplan FoundationDraper Richards Kaplan Foundation Fund IV | Menlo Park, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Community InitiativesThe Sierra Valley Preserve - Creating a Center for Ecological Learning in the Northern Sierra | Oakland, CA | $400K | 2023 |
| Carbon Cycle InstituteAccelerating Climate Action in California: Scaling Carbon Sequestration and Climate Resilience on Working Lands | Petaluma, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| The Climate CenterAccelerating Climate Action in California: Scaling Up Natural Sequestration on Working Lands | Santa Rosa, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| California Assoc Of Resource Conservation DistrictAccelerating Climate Action in California: Scaling Carbon Sequestration and Climate Resilience on Working Lands | Folsom, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Adventurers And Scientists For ConservationAdventure Scientists Project Seed Fund | Bozeman, MT | $300K | 2023 |
| MultiplierKitchen Table Advisors: Investing in the Next Generation of Regenerative Farms & Ranches | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Daily Acts OrganizationGeneral & Unrestricted | Petaluma, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| The Center For Investigative Reporting IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Emeryville, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Marin Agricultural Land TrustSupporting MALT's Work Through Our Core Conservation and Stewardship Programs to be a More Strategic Partner in the West Marin Community | Point Reyes Station, CA | $225K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Organic Integrated LivelihoodsEkoLakay: A Global Model for Safely Managed Sanitation in Fragile States | Sherburne, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Mad AgricultureLaunching and Establishing the Regenerative Catalyst Fund (RCF) | Boulder, CO | $200K | 2023 |
| Sustainable ConservationAdvancing Regenerative Outcomes in California Agriculture | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Peer Health Exchange IncPeer Health Exchange: Building Healthier Communities with Young People | Oakland, CA | $167K | 2023 |
| Accountability CounselGeneral & Unrestricted | San Francisco, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Ten StrandsCalifornia Environmental Literacy Initiative and National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative | San Rafael, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Center On Rural Innovation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hartland, VT | $100K | 2023 |
| CaremessageSupporting CareMessage's efforts to achieve self-sustainability | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Foodcorps IncConnecting Kids to the Joy and Power of Food | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Civil EatsGeneral & Unrestricted | Cotati, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Extrafood OrgGeneral & Unrestricted | Kentfield, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Urban TilthThe North Richmond Farm Project: Creating a hub for community driven regenerative agriculture, education, health and empowerment in Richmond, programming and capital campaign fund | Richmond, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Protect Our WintersGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| California Academy Of SciencesAcademy's Vision for a New Membership Framework | San Francisco, CA | $700K | 2022 |
| Save The Redwoods LeagueCentennial Campaign, Redwoods Rising Project | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
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