Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in medicine, public welfare, education, youth activity, and religion.
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc gave $238K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,020
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,612
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,815,655
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% 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 Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 469 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Phone: (973) 908-2012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thomas Starzl Transplantation Inst ($165K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 168 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Pennsylvania received 69% of grant dollars, New Jersey 12%, Connecticut 10%, Massachusetts 3%, and New Hampshire 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 36 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $115K (2020) to $284K (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Starzl Transplantation Inst Pittsburgh, PA | Medicine | $165,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, CT | Public Welfare | $11,000 |
| Kiers Kidz Highland Park, NJ | Public Welfare | $10,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Education | $5,100 |
| William College Williamstown, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Brantwood Camp Peterborough, NH | Youth Activity | $3,000 |
| Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Education | $2,500 |
| Greater Somerset County YMCA Basking Ridge, NJ | Public Welfare | $2,500 |
| Kellogg School of Management Evanston, IL | Education | $2,500 |
| St James Episcopal Church Upper Montclair, NJ | Religion | $2,500 |
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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 | $5,815,655 | $391,326 | $258,339 | $238,020 | 36 | $238,030 | $223,138 | $237,287 |
| 2023 | $5,686,415 | $293,207 | $231,142 | $188,125 | 34 | $188,125 | $154,517 | $237,284 |
| 2022 | $5,632,355 | $238,486 | $330,574 | $284,100 | 31 | $284,100 | $77,197 | $246,126 |
| 2021 | $5,724,957 | $379,398 | $247,848 | $200,300 | 31 | $200,300 | $293,592 | $228,927 |
| 2020 | $5,622,281 | $33,102 | $164,869 | $115,350 | 36 | — | $57,039 | $193,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $237K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Princeton University describes its work as research, education, and general activities at a private, nonprofit university. Danbury Animal Welfare Society says it works to improve animals’ lives, promote responsible pet guardianship, and address animal overpopulation through education and programs. Mendham Township First Aid Squad describes its mission as providing volunteer ambulance service to Mendham Township and surrounding areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $238,020. Grant amounts ranged from $230 to $165,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant listed was $165,000 to Thomas Starzl Transplantation Inst in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for medicine. Other notable grants included $11,000 to Mercy Learning Center for public welfare; $10,000 to Kiers Kidz for public welfare; and $5,100 to Princeton University for education. The foundation also gave $5,000 to William College for education and $3,000 to Brantwood Camp for youth activity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stuart K Patrick as CFO/TREASURE and Jill C Castro as President.
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc is led by Jill C. Castro, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill C. Castro
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart K. Patrick
CFO & Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
Treasurer & Secretary → CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joane Patrick (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Kate Patrick (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc
How much does Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc give each year?
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc gave $238K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $188K across 34 grants.
What is Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,612, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc give grants?
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (12%) and Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Weston, CT (6 grants), Glen Ridge, NJ (4 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Winston-Salem, NC (2 grants).
Does Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Welfare" (19 grants) and "Education" (13 grants).
Who are Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Thomas Starzl Transplantation Inst ($165,000), Mercy Learning Center ($11,000) and Kiers Kidz ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc?
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Princeton University describes its work as research, education, and general activities at a private, nonprofit university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6208825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joseph a Patrick Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-a-patrick-foundation-inc-morg_347dffb10a83432eb935ce705d32fc8e
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