Private foundation · EIN 38-7199795 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stanley & Florence Patten Char Fdn

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: 4 grants paid, $195K total, median $49K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$195K
Median grant
$49K
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seattle Children's Hospital FounSeattle, WASupport for daily$65K
Woodland Park Zoological SocietySeattle, WASupport for daily$65K
Seattle's Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WASupport for daily$33K
Zoological Society of WashingtonIssaquah, WASupport for daily$33K

About this foundation

Stanley & Florence Patten Char Fdn is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Stanley & Florence Patten Char Fdn 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 Stanley & Florence Patten Char Fdn give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $195K across 4 grants, a median of $49K.

Where does Stanley & Florence Patten Char Fdn give?

Washington (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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