The Patriot Foundation
The Patriot Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (with additional operations in Pinehurst, North Carolina). The organization is classified as a private independent foundation and operates with no political affiliations. The foundation provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of military service members who have been killed, wounded, injured, or became seriously ill while serving the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$4.2M
+342.4% YoY
Grant Count
27
+17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$155K
+276.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Patriot Foundation's mission centers on supporting the families of military service members through education. The organization operates around three core principles:
- Service: Providing support for families of military service members killed, wounded, injured, or who become seriously ill while serving
- Sacrifice: Recognizing that military families make sacrifices for the country alongside their service members
- Honor: Ensuring military families are well cared for through educational opportunities
Primary funding focuses on education, philanthropy/voluntarism, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards educational scholarships to dependent family members of military personnel. Grant amounts have ranged from $5,000 to $2,604,192. The organization has dispersed significant scholarship funding through partnerships with other military-focused organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking activities are concentrated primarily in New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts, with notable operations and scholarship programs in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $4.1 million
- Total Revenue: $2.18 million
- Total Expenses: $965,000
- Total Liabilities: $13,400
Tax-Exempt Status: The organization has been tax-exempt since June 1998 (EIN: 43-6763559). A final return was filed as of 2024.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vanguard Daf Fund the Wampus Fund ($2,604,192), Reconstructing Judaism ($507,200), Corporate Accountability ($225,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350ORG BROOKLYN, NY | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| ARAVA INSTITUTE NEWTON CENTRE, MA | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $6,000 |
| FINCA WASHINGTON, DC | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $6,000 |
| GATEWAY HUMAN TRAFFICKING CHESTERFIELD, MO | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| HAND IN HAND USA OAK BROOK, IL | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $54,000 |
| MATOVU ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $5,400 |
| MISCELLANEOUS 501(C)3 UNDER 5K CHESTNUT HILL, MA | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $84,630 |
| NEW ISRAEL FUND NEWTONVILLE, MA | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $143,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICAN INC NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER D BOARI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Patriot Foundation has established partnerships with other military scholarship organizations to expand fundraising efforts and scholarship opportunities. The organization partners with the Airborne Scholarship Association and other local organizations to conduct fundraising at local, state, and national levels, allowing for expanded scholarship categories available to military families.
PLF Awards $62,000 in 2025-2026 Scholarships - Patriot Legacy FundSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Patriot Foundation fund?
The Patriot Foundation's mission centers on supporting the families of military service members through education. The organization operates around three core principles: • **Service**: Providing support for families of military service members killed, wounded, injured, or who become seriously ill while serving • **Sacrifice**: Recognizing that military families make sacrifices for the country alongside their service members • **Honor**: Ensuring military families are well cared for through edu…
How do I apply for a grant from The Patriot Foundation?
The foundation awards educational scholarships to dependent family members of military personnel. Grant amounts have ranged from $5,000 to $2,604,192. The organization has dispersed significant scholarship funding through partnerships with other military-focused organizations. The foundation accepts donations through multiple channels: secure online giving (one-time or monthly gifts), legacy gifts, and personal or corporate checks.
Where does The Patriot Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking activities are concentrated primarily in New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts, with notable operations and scholarship programs in North Carolina.
What size grants does The Patriot Foundation award?
In 2024, The Patriot Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $155K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Patriot Foundation's EIN?
The Patriot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6763559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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