Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation
The Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, a medical first-responder organization, a school, a theater, and cultural and human-services organizations.
Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation gave $291K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $290,795
- +46.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,087
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,550
- Total assets
- $3,043,401
- +5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation
- 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: 4400 Harding Road Suite 310, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 460-9240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Jewish Joint Dist Committe ($50K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,955), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 135 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (59%), Kansas (20%), and Florida (14%). Smaller shares went to Massachusetts (3%) and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2020) to $291K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Dist Committe New York, NY | Designated to Entwine | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | To Support Charity | $50,000 |
| Henry Jackson Society New York, NY | To Support Charity | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater KC Overland Park, KS | Board Gift | $30,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist Comm New York, NY | Designated to Entwine | $25,000 |
| Isgap Miami Beach, FL | To Support Charity | $25,000 |
| The Temple Congregation B'nai Jehud Overland Park, KS | Designated for Endowment Campaign | $18,000 |
| Isgap Miami Beach, FL | To Support Charity | $16,532 |
| Life Together International Chatham, MA | In Honor of Patti Ricotta's Work IN | $10,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service Stamford, CT | Designated for Defending Israel W D. | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,043,401 | $481,080 | $346,164 | $290,795 | 32 | $290,795 | $431,860 | $223,518 |
| 2024 | $2,879,534 | $525,719 | $252,827 | $198,187 | 27 | $198,187 | $131,204 | $235,705 |
| 2023 | $2,869,503 | $362,932 | $243,759 | $201,352 | 25 | $201,352 | $233,503 | $201,525 |
| 2022 | $2,791,419 | $196,171 | $340,873 | $262,558 | 23 | $262,558 | $157,260 | $199,887 |
| 2021 | $2,880,672 | $1,422,151 | $224,848 | $182,500 | 28 | $182,500 | $1,333,154 | $205,102 |
| 2020 | $1,710,501 | $11,115 | $182,632 | $145,844 | 19 | — | — | $185,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy describes itself as a K–12 Jewish day school serving the Greater Kansas City Jewish community. Other 2025 recipients include the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, which says it builds community through theater and educational programs, and Operation Breakthrough, which says it supports children in poverty and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $290,795. Grant amounts ranged from $118 to $50,000, with a median of $1,550. Among the largest grants were $50,000 each to the American Jewish Committee and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee; $35,000 to the Henry Jackson Society; $30,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City; and $25,000 each to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and ISGAP.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia W. Uhlmann as president, Megan U. Shaw as secretary, and Katherine U. Aikman as treasurer.
Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation is led by Patricia W. Uhlmann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia W. Uhlmann
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine U. Aikman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan U. Shaw
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation
How much does Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation give each year?
Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation gave $291K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $198K across 27 grants.
What is Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation's typical grant size?
Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,550, and its average grant was $9,087, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation give grants?
Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (20%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Overland Park, KS (6 grants), Kansas City, MO (3 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charity" (14 grants).
Who are Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation's largest grantees?
Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Jewish Joint Dist Committe ($50,236 across 3 grants), American Jewish Committee ($50,000) and Isgap ($41,532 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,955), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation?
Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation?
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 Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation's EIN?
Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1743716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Patricia Werthan Uhlmann Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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