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Patten-Davis Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Amy Davis. It holds total assets of $38.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $21.8M in 2011 to $37.7M in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and Wyoming. According to available records, Patten-Davis Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $8.6M, with a median grant of $71K. Annual giving has grown from $1.5M in 2021 to $3.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.6M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2M, with an average award of $205K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Virginia, Wyoming, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$65K
Average Grant
$313K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 11 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.
Patten-Davis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, VA, WY.
Patten-Davis Foundation has distributed a total of $8.6M across 42 grants. The median grant size is $71K, with an average of $205K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2M.
Patten-Davis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Patten-Davis Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Cohen | Director | $26K | $0 | $26K |
| Joan Bell | Dir/Secretary | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Tyson Dines Iii | Dir/Treasurer | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
$4.1M
Total Assets
$37.7M
Fair Market Value
$55M
Net Worth
$34.2M
Grants Paid
$3.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$2.7M
Total: $29.1M
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$8.6M
Average Grant
$205K
Median Grant
$71K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$467K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Colorado FoundationBell Opthamalogy Chair | Broomfield, CO | $2M | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGeneral needs | Arlington, VA | $250K | 2023 |
| The Park PeopleDenver Digs Trees, incentive matching fund & memorial gift | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Arcs Foundation IncScholarships | Denver, CO | $76K | 2023 |
| Cheyenne Regional FoundationDavis Hospice Center | Cheyenne, WY | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of NursingScholarships | Englewood, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Farnsworth House Of Nat'L Tr For HiGeneral Operations | Plano, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Wyoming FoundationCenter for Law & Energy resources in the Rockies | Laramie, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Glessner HouseGeneral needs | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| National Trust For Historic PreservMemorial | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Wyoming Agriculture In The ClassrooEndowment | Cheyenne, WY | $20K | 2022 |
| The Denver HospiceActivities for children and to support fundraising | Denver, CO | $50K | 2021 |