Private foundation · EIN 04-3577440 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pattony Fundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $549K total, median $44K. 18% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$549K
Median grant
$44K
Stays in MA
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Town of GreenlandGreenland, NHGreenland Police Deparment$111K
Red's Good VibesPortsmouth, NHGeneral Support$100K
Camp StarfishAshby, MAGeneral Support$88K
GatherPortsmouth, NHGeneral Support$50K
Project Place GatehouseBoston, MAGeneral Support$50K
New Hampshire SPCAStratham, NHGeneral Support$44K
Zebra CrossingsDover, NHGeneral Support$37K
Hero PupsStratham, NHGeneral Support$30K
Girl Scouts of the Green & White MountainsBedford, NHGeneral Support$20K
ElderpetDurham, NHGeneral Support$10K
Nh Pet AidDover, NHGeneral Support$10K

By state: New Hampshire 9 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Pattony Fundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Choate Hall & Stewart, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Pattony Fundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Pattony Fundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $549K across 11 grants, a median of $44K.

Where does Pattony Fundation give?

New Hampshire (9 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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