Private foundation · EIN 27-3897345 · Lowden, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Patterson Charitable Foundation

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: 15 grants paid, $87K total, median $7,539. 93% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$87K
Median grant
$7,539
Stays in WA
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christian Aid Center Christian Aid CenterWalla Walla, WAGeneral operations$11K
Walla Walla Community Hospice Walla Walla Community HospitalWalla Walla, WAGeneral operations$11K
Blue Mountain Humane Society Blue Mountain Humane SocietyWalla Walla, WAGeneral operations$7,539
Blue Mountain Wildlife Blue Mountain WildlifePendleton, ORGeneral operations$7,539
Fort Walla Walla Museum Fort Walla MuseumWalla Walla, WAGeneral operations$7,539
Sonbridge SonbridgeCollege Place, WAGeneral operations$7,539
Walla Walla Alliance Homeless Walla Walla Alliance HomelessWalla Walla, WAGeneral operations$7,539
We Heart Seattle We Heart SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral operations$7,539
Frenchtown Historical Society Walla Walla Historical SocietyWalla Walla, WAGeneral operations$3,769
Friends of Miller Bay Friends of MillerbayBremerton, WAGeneral operations$3,769
St Francis House Seattle St Francis SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral operations$3,769
Union Gospel Mission Seattle Union Gospel Mission SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral operations$3,769
Walla Walla Sheriff Foundation Walla Walla Sheriff FoundationWalla Walla, WAGeneral operations$3,769
Walla Walla Summer Theater Walla Walla Summer TheaterWalla Walla, WAGereral operations$3,769
Global Partnership Global PartnershipSeattle, WAGeneral operations

By state: Washington 14 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Patterson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lowden, Washington, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Patterson Charitable Foundation 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 Patterson Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 15 grants, a median of $7,539.

Where does Patterson Charitable Foundation give?

Washington (14 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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