The David R and Patricia D Atkinson
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $7,311,000, with grants to organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, food access, homelessness, environmental issues, journalism, and education.
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson at a glance
In short: The David R and Patricia D Atkinson gave $7.3M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $281K), mostly in New York. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,311,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -57.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $281,192
- +134.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $162,416,771
- +49.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 The David R and Patricia D Atkinson
- 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: 259 Nassau Street 429, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: (609) 375-2076
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David R and Patricia D Atkinson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund ($3.8M). Together the top 10 received $6.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
272 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 272 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to Georgia, 8% to New Jersey, 3% to Illinois, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David R and Patricia D Atkinson open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $986K; repeat grants $153K. How we count
Medians: $60K first-time, $48K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $3.3M (2020) to $7.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Albany, NY | General | $3,775,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General | $1,100,000 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General | $200,000 |
| Homefront Lawrenceville, NJ | General | $200,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | General | $175,000 |
| Climate Central Princeton, NJ | General | $100,000 |
| Propublica New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Yana Ministry Hackensack, NJ | General | $80,000 |
| Bucks County Children's Museum New Hope, PA | General | $70,000 |
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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 | $162,416,771 | $97,149,448 | $8,181,692 | $7,311,000 | 26 | $7,311,000 | $46,182,297 | $8,541,736 |
| 2024 | $109,009,857 | $5,377,732 | $7,873,690 | $7,309,063 | 61 | $7,309,063 | $4,363,193 | $6,579,643 |
| 2023 | $111,488,750 | $5,093,903 | $7,518,594 | $6,951,633 | 61 | $6,951,633 | $3,253,431 | $6,936,943 |
| 2022 | $114,019,131 | $20,460,455 | $6,741,322 | $5,988,448 | 62 | $5,988,448 | $20,035,961 | $6,951,854 |
| 2021 | $100,343,642 | $29,612,967 | $4,958,586 | $4,089,792 | 62 | — | $18,958,189 | $6,064,525 |
| 2020 | $82,154,298 | $25,534,220 | $3,708,251 | $3,323,000 | 61 | — | $14,555,969 | $4,559,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David R and Patricia D Atkinson reported a distributable amount of $8.5M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. HomeFront says it works to end homelessness in central New Jersey and help families become self-sufficient. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Environmental Defense Fund says it works on climate change, pollution, and environmental protection, while Climate Central describes its work as researching and reporting on climate change and its impacts and solutions.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve bringing support to children in poverty, inspiring learning through play, preserving open space, and providing educational, clinical, residential, social, and creative arts experiences for people with disabilities and medical frailties.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $7,311,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $3,775,000, with a median of $55,000. The largest listed grants were $3,775,000 to GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund, $1,100,000 to Doctors Without Borders, and $1,000,000 to CARE. Other listed grants included $200,000 each to Feeding America and HomeFront, and $175,000 to Environmental Defense Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David R Atkinson, Patricia D Atkinson, Steven R Atkinson, and Paul D Atkinson as trustees.
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David R. Atkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia D. Atkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul D. Atkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven R. Atkinson
Trustee
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 The David R and Patricia D Atkinson
How much does The David R and Patricia D Atkinson give each year?
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson gave $7.3M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.3M across 61 grants.
What is The David R and Patricia D Atkinson's typical grant size?
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson's median grant in 2025 was $55,000, and its average grant was $281,192, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David R and Patricia D Atkinson that year got $986K on average.
Where does The David R and Patricia D Atkinson give grants?
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (14%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Lawrenceville, NJ (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The David R and Patricia D Atkinson give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The David R and Patricia D Atkinson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David R and Patricia D Atkinson's largest grantees?
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson's largest 2025 grantees include GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund ($3,775,000), Doctors Without Borders ($1,100,000) and Care ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David R and Patricia D Atkinson?
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson reported $162.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The David R and Patricia D Atkinson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. HomeFront says it works to end homelessness in central New Jersey and help families become self-sufficient. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David R and Patricia D Atkinson?
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 The David R and Patricia D Atkinson's EIN?
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3753685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The David R and Patricia D Atkinson 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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