The Paterson Family Private Foundation
The Paterson Family Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Montpelier, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $98K.
The Paterson Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paterson Family Private Foundation gave $98K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $33K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $97,937
- +3.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $32,646
- +37.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (85% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Paterson Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Nat'l Children's Book & Literary Alliance ($83K). Together the top 3 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paterson Family Private Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+3%). Method
- In 2023 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 $75K (2021) to $98K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nat'l Children's Book & Literary Alliance Dartmouth, MA | Promotion Ofchildrens' Literacy | $82,937 |
| Blossom Hill Foundation New Canaan, CT | Support for Orgs Thatempower War-Affected Youth | $10,000 |
| Harbor Lights Foundation Fairfield, CT | Provides Beneficial Programming for Children | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-8,348 | $102,058 | $97,937 | 3 | $98,417 | — | $1,734 |
| 2022 | $110,406 | $19,465 | $98,022 | $95,000 | 4 | $95,376 | $16,819 | $6,656 |
| 2021 | $188,963 | $62,205 | $78,880 | $75,000 | 3 | — | $5,381 | $8,855 |
| 2020 | $205,638 | $51,096 | $97,980 | $95,000 | 3 | — | $48,625 | $9,891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paterson Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paterson Family Private Foundation is led by Michael G. Evereth, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael G. Evereth
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Paterson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth P. Pierce
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Paterson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Kn Heininger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dennis Perrault
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas P. Quinn (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Paterson Family Private Foundation
How much does The Paterson Family Private Foundation give each year?
The Paterson Family Private Foundation gave $98K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $95K across 4 grants.
What is The Paterson Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paterson Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $32,646, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paterson Family Private Foundation give grants?
The Paterson Family Private Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (15%).
Does The Paterson Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Paterson Family Private Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is The Paterson Family Private Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Paterson Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Paterson Family Private Foundation's EIN?
The Paterson Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5417463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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