The Patriot Foundation
The Patriot Foundation is a private foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, according to its filing. Its 2024 filing is marked final and says the foundation terminated and distributed all remaining funds to Vanguard Donor Advisor Fund under the name The Wampus Fund; it therefore appears to have wound down.
The Patriot Foundation at a glance
In short: The Patriot Foundation gave $4.2M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $155K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,189,986
- +342.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $155,185
- +276.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,600
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Patriot Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1330 Boylston Street 510, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-2111
Phone: (617) 738-5200
Website: https://patriotfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Patriot Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard DAF Fund the Wampus Fund ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 176 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 11% to Massachusetts, 10% to Missouri, 4% to New York, and 1% to Illinois. Separately, the website describes scholarship programs for eligible students attending post-secondary institutions in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Patriot Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $544K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $36K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $947K (2023) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard DAF Fund the Wampus Fund Phildelphia, PA | To Further the Charitable Organization | $2,604,192 |
| Reconstructing Judaism Wyncote, PA | To Further the Charitable Organization | $507,200 |
| Corporate Accountability Boston, MA | To Further the Charitable Organization | $225,000 |
| Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School St. Louis, MO | To Further the Charitable Organization | $199,764 |
| New Israel Fund Newtonville, MA | To Further the Charitable Organization | $143,000 |
| Miscellaneous 501(C)3 Under 5K Chestnut Hill, MA | To Further the Charitable Organization | $84,630 |
| Action St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Further the Charitable Organization | $60,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Further the Charitable Organization | $54,000 |
| Arch City Defenders St Louid, MO | To Further the Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| Congregation Beit Simchat Torah New York, NY | To Further the Charitable Organization | $36,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $167,271 | $4,256,291 | $4,189,986 | 27 | $4,189,986 | $100,966 | $162,653 |
| 2023 | $4,102,460 | $2,176,502 | $965,398 | $947,000 | 23 | $947,000 | $1,885,420 | $99,225 |
| 2022 | $2,894,353 | $24,580 | $1,735,457 | $1,696,900 | 30 | $1,696,900 | — | $192,650 |
| 2021 | $4,588,793 | $1,078,761 | $2,054,301 | $2,021,900 | 28 | $2,021,900 | $809,471 | $270,923 |
| 2020 | $5,564,333 | $143,737 | $2,327,757 | $2,286,200 | 68 | — | $102,180 | $432,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patriot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website states that the foundation supports the educational goals of qualifying disabled veterans and family members of fallen or disabled veterans through post-secondary scholarships.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Action St. Louis describes itself as a grassroots organization that builds campaigns using organizing, advocacy, and communications to transform the St. Louis region. Jewish Family Services of St. Louis says it supports people in need through services including a food pantry, older-adult services, clinical services, child-abuse prevention, and other safety-net services. Hand in Hand USA describes its work as supporting humanitarian projects in rural India and elsewhere. T’Ruah says it organizes and trains Jewish clergy and amplifies their voices on human-rights concerns.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $4,189,986. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $2,604,192, with a median of $18,600. The largest listed grants were $2,604,192 to Vanguard DAF Fund The Wampus Fund, $507,200 to Reconstructing Judaism, $225,000 to Corporate Accountability, $199,764 to Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School, and $143,000 to New Israel Fund. The filing listed the purpose of these grants as “to further the charitable organization.”
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes scholarship applications for its programs, but the filing’s final-return status indicates the foundation has terminated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter D. Boari as trustee.
The Patriot Foundation is led by Peter D. Boari, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter D. Boari
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Patriot Foundation
How much does The Patriot Foundation give each year?
The Patriot Foundation gave $4.2M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $947K across 23 grants.
What is The Patriot Foundation's typical grant size?
The Patriot Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,600, and its average grant was $155,185, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Patriot Foundation that year got $544K on average.
Where does The Patriot Foundation give grants?
The Patriot Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and Missouri (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), St. Louis, MO (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Patriot Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Patriot Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Charitable Organization" (27 grants).
Who are The Patriot Foundation's largest grantees?
The Patriot Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard DAF Fund the Wampus Fund ($2,604,192), Reconstructing Judaism ($507,200) and Corporate Accountability ($225,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Patriot Foundation fund?
The website states that the foundation supports the educational goals of qualifying disabled veterans and family members of fallen or disabled veterans through post-secondary scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Patriot Foundation?
The Patriot Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check patriotfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
How much is The Patriot Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Patriot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
Does The Patriot Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Patriot Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-patriot-foundation-morg_3bc2f1aa27f84dc8b8d17490fe46db47
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