Private foundation · EIN 20-6369229 · Orlando, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helen S and Charles G Patterson Jr Charitable Foundation Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $358K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$358K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Amazement SquareLynchburg, VAGeneral operating$20K
Danville Science Center IncDanville, VAGeneral operating$20K
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Attn Allan Hadfield Junior WardenStanton, VAGeneral operating$20K
Grandin Theatre FoundationRoanoke, VAGeneral operating$20K
Mill Mountain TheatreRoanoke, VAGeneral operating$20K
Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VAGeneral operating$20K
Christ Episcopal ChruchMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$17K
Grace Episcopal ChurchLexington, VAGeneral operating$15K
Grace Protestant Episcopal ChurchRadford, VAGeneral operating$15K
Montgomery Museum of Art and HistoryChristiansburg, VAGeneral operating$15K
St John's Episcopal ChurchBedford, VAGeneral operating$15K
The Piedmont Arts AssociationMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$15K
Virginia Museum of Natural History FdnMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$15K
Virginia Museum of TransportationRoanoke, VAGeneral operating$15K
Taubman Museum of ArtRoanoke, VAGeneral operating$15K
Jeb Stuart Birthplace Pres Trust IncStuart, VAGeneral operating$13K
Academy Center of the Arts IncLynchburg, VAGeneral operating$10K
Danville Museum of Fine Arts & HistoryDanville, VAGeneral operating$10K
Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VAGeneral operating$10K
Library of VirginiaRichmond, VAGeneral operating$10K
Riverviews ArtspaceLynchburg, VAGeneral operating$10K
Science Museum of Western VirginiaRoanoke, VAGeneral operating$10K
Trinity Episcopal ChurchGretna, VAGeneral operating$7,500
Floyd Community Center for the ArtsFloyd, VAGeneral operating$5,000
Patrick Henry's Memorial Red HillBrookneal, VAGeneral operating$5,000
Salem Museum and Historical SocietySalem, VAGeneral operating$5,000
The June Bug CenterFloyd, VAGeneral operating$5,000

About this foundation

Helen S and Charles G Patterson Jr Charitable Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, administered in care of Suntrust Bank, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Helen S and Charles G Patterson Jr Charitable Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Helen S and Charles G Patterson Jr Charitable Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $358K across 27 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Helen S and Charles G Patterson Jr Charitable Foundation Tr give?

Virginia (27 grants), per its latest filing.

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