Private foundation · EIN 20-3309379 · Greer, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Patrick Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in South Carolina. The foundation accepts applications (April 30 and october 31) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $193K total, median $5,000. 97% of grants stayed in South Carolina. Stated restrictions: Organization must be a 501c3, charitable, scientific, literary or educational organization

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$193K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in SC
97%
of grants
Deadline
See below
April 30 and october 31
Assets
$1.8M

How to apply

Application shall be written, outlining purpose for which funds will be used Contact: Co Wells Fargo, 177 Meeting St 4th Floor, Charleston, Sc, 8437271087 Deadlines: April 30 and october 31 Restrictions: Organization must be a 501c3, charitable, scientific, literary or educational organization

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elk River Helping HandsBanner Elk, NCHurricane helene disaster recovery efforts$50K
American National Red CrossCharleston, SCDisaster relief and the red cross in action prr$10K
Reading PartnersNorth Charleston, SCIn school volunteer driven literacy tutoring progr$10K
Assoc for the Blind Visually ImpCharleston, SCTeacher for the visually impaired for chs county$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the LowNorth Charleston, SCCommunity-based mentoring big beyond scholar prjt$5,000
Charleston Pro Bono Legal ServicesCharleston, SCDirector of education and outreach$5,000
Communities in Schools of ScNorth Charleston, SCWhole-child support for low income students$5,000
Conservation Voters of Sc EducationColumbia, SCGeneral operating support$5,000
Lowcountry Food BankNorth Charleston, SCCreating food security for children in sc$5,000
American Civil Liberties Union ScColumbia, SCDefending our rights advancing our state$5,000
Charleston Legal AccessNorth Charleston, SCSliding scale legal servicesimmigration law prjct$5,000
Nature ConservancyMount Pleasant, SCProtecting critical lands in south carolina$5,000
Planned Perenthood South AtlanticCharleston, SCSexual and reproductive health care in charleston$5,000
Charleston Symphony OrchestraCharleston, SCExpanding access to arts education$5,000
Helping Lending Outreach SupportNorth Charleston, SCKinship guardianshipadoption assistance project$5,000
Landmarks for FamiliesNorth Charleston, SCEnrichment activities for foster youth$5,000
Lowcountry AIDS ServicesCharleston, SCGeneral support hiv medical care and prevention$5,000
Lowcountry Land Trust IncCharleston, SCCommunity lands - assisting settlement communities$5,000
South Carolina Coastal ConservationCharleston, SCCoastal conservation league 2024-2025 support$5,000
Star Gospel MissionCharleston, SCTransitional housing$5,000
The Dee Norton Lowcountry ChildrensCharleston, SCCollaborative community response to child abuse$5,000
Vision to LearnCharleston, SCVision to learn for charleston$5,000
Wings for KidsCharleston, SCEmpowering underserved students with sel skills$5,000
Childrens Trust Fund of ScColumbia, SC2024 building hope for children conference$2,500
Lowcountry Local FIRSTNorth Charleston, SCGood enterprises$2,500
Sc Environmental Law Project IncPawleys Island, SCAdvancing environmental justice in the lowcountry$2,500
East Cooper Meals on WheelsMount Pleasant, SCMore than a meal$2,500
Community WorksGreenville, SCPerating support for housing and small business$2,500
Childrens Cancer Partners CarolinaSpartanburg, SCLow country childhood cancer safety net$2,500
Kids on Point Environmental CollabCharleston, SCKids on point environmental collaborative$2,500
Neighbors Together IncNorth Charleston, SCGateway to housing$2,500
YWCA - Greater CharlestonCharleston, SCRacial equity and inclusion workshops$2,500

By state: South Carolina 31 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Patrick Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greer, South Carolina, administered in care of Celeste Patrick, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Patrick Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application shall be written, outlining purpose for which funds will be used Deadlines: April 30 and october 31.

How much does Patrick Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $193K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Patrick Family Foundation give?

South Carolina (31 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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