Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn
The Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $10,230,000, including large unrestricted general-purpose grants to cancer centers and universities, as well as smaller grants to organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, legal services, and veterans’ services.
Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn at a glance
In short: Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn gave $10.2M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $787K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,230,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $786,923
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,051,817
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center ($6.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 80% to California, 15% to New Jersey, and 5% to Massachusetts; Utah and Illinois were each listed at 0%. The listed grants also include recipients in Florida and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn gives
- In 2025 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
In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $10.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted General | $1,500,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Unrestricted General | $500,000 |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services Los Angels, CA | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| SPCA LA Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Fdn Long Beach, CA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assn & Related Disorder Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,051,817 | $-15,568 | $10,388,346 | $10,230,000 | 13 | $10,327,189 | $621,625 | $846,841 |
| 2024 | $19,198,465 | $19,282,348 | $8,547 | — | — | $4,689 | $92,679 | $314,019 |
| 2023 | $1,353 | $750 | $500 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $7 | $400 | $445 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $52 | — | $650 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $52 | — | $830 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $82 | — | $810 | — | — | — | — | $9 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $847K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including cancer centers, universities, legal services, animal welfare groups, and other charitable organizations. Rutgers University Foundation describes its mission as supporting Rutgers and helping it attain excellence in education, research, and public service. Brandeis University describes its work as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences and providing a broad liberal arts education. Best Friends Animal Society says it works to save dogs and cats in shelters and make the country no-kill. Wounded Warrior Project describes its focus as the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Skirball Cultural Center describes its mission as welcoming people to cultural experiences that foster human connection and support a more just society.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $10,230,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $6,000,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants were $6,000,000 to USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, $2,000,000 to the University of California–an individual recipient, $1,500,000 to Rutgers University Foundation, and $500,000 to Brandeis University. Each was designated for unrestricted general purposes. Other grants included $100,000 to Bet Tzedek Legal Services; $25,000 each to Best Friends Animal Society, Pasadena Humane Society, SPCA LA, and Los Angeles County Animal Care Fdn; and $5,000 to Wounded Warrior Project and Skirball Cultural Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen L. Kerrigan as president/board chairwoman, Larry Freeman and D. Jeffrey Hirschberg as board members, and Paul Krasnow as CFO/secretary.
Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn is led by Karen L. Kerrigan, President & Board Chairwomen on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen L. Kerrigan
President & Board Chairwomen
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D. Jeffrey Hirschberg
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Freeman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Krasnow
CFO & Secretary
Board Member → CFO & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jarrett Bostwick (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Stacey Davy (2024) — CFO & Secretary
- Former: Mary Pattitz (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Norman J Pattiz (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn
How much does Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn give each year?
Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn gave $10.2M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn's typical grant size?
Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $786,923, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn give grants?
Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn's largest grantees?
Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn's largest 2025 grantees include USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center ($6,000,000), Rutgers University Foundation ($1,500,000) and Brandeis University ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn?
Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $847K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including cancer centers, universities, legal services, animal welfare groups, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn's EIN?
Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0816951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Norman and Mary Pattiz Fdtn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/norman-and-mary-pattiz-fdtn-morg_9053f29d31c14b5491357631a3cc2609
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