Jane Patterson Endowment Fund
The Jane Patterson Endowment Fund is a private foundation based in Telford, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Jane Patterson Endowment Fund at a glance
In short: Jane Patterson Endowment Fund gave $5K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $346.667), top state New Jersey. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,200
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $347
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $96,392
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jane Patterson Endowment Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says applications are by letter and must include proof of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3). Grants are limited by board direction, and applicants must be recognized by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- Rolling.
- Deadline
- Rolling.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Susan Grant
Mailing address: 610 Fairway Drive, Telford, PA 18969
Phone: (908) 451-0819
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jane Patterson Endowment Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kent Place School Annual Fund ($2K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (42%), Pennsylvania (35%), New York (12%), California (8%), and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jane Patterson Endowment Fund open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $383. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $7K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Place School Annual Fund Summit, NJ | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $500 |
| River Hospital Foundation Developme Alexandria Bay, NY | General Operations | $500 |
| Neuromuscular Disease Fdn Beverly Hills, CA | General Operations | $400 |
| Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Schwensville, PA | General Operations | $300 |
| SAGE Eldercare Summit, NJ | General Operations | $200 |
| Share Food Program Inc Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $200 |
| Grand View Health Fdn Sellersville, PA | General Operations | $200 |
| Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA | General Operations | $200 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | General Operations | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,392 | $-3,862 | $6,010 | $5,200 | 15 | $5,200 | $619 | $4,967 |
| 2023 | $99,306 | $303 | $5,833 | $5,050 | 16 | $5,050 | $619 | $5,094 |
| 2022 | $100,387 | $-11,273 | $7,536 | $6,780 | 20 | $6,780 | $434 | $5,547 |
| 2021 | $113,922 | $-34 | $6,250 | $5,500 | 13 | $5,500 | — | $5,860 |
| 2020 | $111,645 | $3,087 | $7,750 | $7,000 | 14 | — | $820 | $5,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane Patterson Endowment Fund reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a school, a hospital, a watershed conservancy, eldercare, food assistance, colleges, and other organizations. Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy describes its mission as conserving and protecting land and water resources through environmental education, watershed stewardship, and conservation programs. SAGE Eldercare describes itself as providing community-based programs and services for older adults and family caregivers. Cedar Crest College describes its mission as educating students and preparing them for life in a global community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $5,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median of $200. The largest listed grant was $2,000 to Kent Place School Annual Fund for general operations. Other notable grants included $500 each to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and River Hospital Foundation Developme, and $400 to Neuromuscular Disease Fdn; each was listed for general operations. Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy received $300, and SAGE Eldercare received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mrs Susan Grant and Mr Kenneth S Patterson as trustees.
Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth S Patterson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Susan Grant
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald C Patterson III (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jane Patterson Endowment Fund
How much does Jane Patterson Endowment Fund give each year?
Jane Patterson Endowment Fund gave $5K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 16 grants.
What is Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's typical grant size?
Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $347, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jane Patterson Endowment Fund that year got $200 on average.
Where does Jane Patterson Endowment Fund give grants?
Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's top state is New Jersey, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (35%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Summit, NJ (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Jane Patterson Endowment Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's largest grantees?
Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Kent Place School Annual Fund ($2,000), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($500) and River Hospital Foundation Developme ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jane Patterson Endowment Fund?
Jane Patterson Endowment Fund reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jane Patterson Endowment Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a school, a hospital, a watershed conservancy, eldercare, food assistance, colleges, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jane Patterson Endowment Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's EIN?
Jane Patterson Endowment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6720021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jane Patterson Endowment Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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