The Patton Charitable Foundation
The Patton Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Hobe Sound, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including education, religion, health, welfare, and the arts.
The Patton Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Patton Charitable Foundation gave $170K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,150
- +82.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,934
- +57.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $403,200
- -20.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (13 of 58, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% 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 Patton Charitable 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: 66 Gomez Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Phone: (914) 232-1485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Patton Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Unitarian Church of All Souls ($28K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 248 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (33%), Florida (20%), Connecticut (15%), Massachusetts (12%), and Pennsylvania (6%). The listed grants also show support for organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Patton Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 58 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 496% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $406K (2019). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unitarian Church of All Souls New York, NY | Religious | $27,500 |
| Miss Porters School Farmington, CT | Education | $25,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | Education | $15,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel Hobe Sound, FL | Religious | $11,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Center Hobe Sound, FL | HEALTH | $11,000 |
| Cure PSP Timonium, MD | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| The Wily Network Newton, MA | Education | $8,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Hobe Sound, FL | Welfare | $5,000 |
| The Childrens Institute Pittsburgh, PA | Welfare | $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 | $403,200 | $74,194 | $176,209 | $170,150 | 58 | $173,150 | $71,135 | $34,903 |
| 2024 | $505,215 | $49,948 | $101,494 | $93,450 | 50 | $96,450 | $44,904 | $36,409 |
| 2023 | $602,979 | $62,934 | $151,605 | $145,050 | 49 | $3,000 | $59,379 | — |
| 2022 | $638,365 | $8,542 | $98,364 | $90,150 | 48 | $93,150 | $19,199 | — |
| 2021 | $728,187 | $73,493 | $96,851 | $89,350 | 43 | $92,350 | $68,992 | — |
| 2020 | $751,545 | $77,524 | $138,218 | $130,038 | 56 | — | $48,369 | — |
| 2019 | $812,239 | $99,757 | $414,693 | $406,200 | 55 | — | $94,264 | $46,815 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patton Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 is provided in the available information. The foundation’s 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, religious organizations, health organizations, community welfare, and arts organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Miss Porter’s School says it educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful, and ethical global citizens. NYU identifies education, research and scholarship, and patient care as its primary missions. The Wily Network says it supports scholars as they navigate college and the transition to life after college. Hobe Sound Community Chest says it funds programs and initiatives promoting the social and educational well-being of Hobe Sound residents in need. Other 2025 recipients include a film festival whose stated aims include celebrating independent film and entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $170,150. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $27,500, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $27,500 to Unitarian Church of All Souls for religious purposes; $25,000 to Miss Porter’s School for education; $15,000 to New York University for education; $11,000 each to Christ Memorial Chapel for religious purposes and Jupiter Island Medical Center for health; and $10,000 to Cure PSP for health. Other grants included $8,000 to The Wily Network for education and $5,000 each to University of Pennsylvania, Hobe Sound Community Chest, The Childrens Institute, Jacobs Pillow, and Wisdom Bridges.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Ann B Casey, Edward B Patton, Pamela W Patton, Richard R Patton, and Jennifer Patton as trustees.
The Patton Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward B Patton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer Patton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Ann B Casey
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Pamela W Patton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard R Patton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Patton Charitable Foundation
How much does The Patton Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Patton Charitable Foundation gave $170K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 50 grants.
What is The Patton Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Patton Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,934, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Patton Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Patton Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Patton Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (10 grants), Concord, MA (3 grants) and Providence, RI (2 grants).
Does The Patton Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on The Patton Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (23 grants), "Welfare" (12 grants) and "Health" (8 grants).
Who are The Patton Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Patton Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Unitarian Church of All Souls ($27,500), Miss Porters School ($25,000) and New York University ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Patton Charitable Foundation?
The Patton Charitable Foundation reported $403K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Patton Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, religious organizations, health organizations, community welfare, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Patton Charitable 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 The Patton Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Patton Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6346631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Patton Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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