Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund
Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it made $12K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $6K.
Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,022
- -67.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $14,540
- +2473.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $12,338
- +109.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $20,942
- +228.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $55K (2020). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sail for Roswell Buffalo, NY | General Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| Jacobs Institute Buffalo, NY | General Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center Buffalo, NY | General Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Buffalo History Museum Buffalo, NY | General Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| Variety Kids Telethon Lancaster, NY | General Unrestricted Donation | $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 | $3,022 | $14,540 | $20,942 | — | — | $12,338 | $5,937 | $641 |
| 2023 | $9,424 | $565 | $6,374 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,887 | $78 | $1,352 |
| 2022 | $15,233 | $25,724 | $45,113 | $42,000 | 6 | $43,556 | $55 | $3,656 |
| 2021 | $34,622 | $38,937 | $56,095 | $51,000 | 20 | $53,548 | $182 | $5,721 |
| 2020 | $51,780 | $16,677 | $59,721 | $55,000 | 22 | — | $3,182 | $7,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund reported a distributable amount of $641 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund is led by Frederick B. Cohen, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick B. Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$460 (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $164, to Frederick B Cohen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund
How large is Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund?
Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $641 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund?
Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Buffalo, NY. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund operate?
Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund has awarded grants in California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island.
What is Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund's EIN?
Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2806714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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