Private foundation · EIN 99-0346079 · Honolulu, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James Alfred Patterson Fam 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: 5 grants paid, $255K total, median $50K. 60% of grants stayed in Hawaii.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$255K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in HI
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lanakila Pacific FoundationHonolulu, HITo support organization's charitable mission$100K
Big - Brookwood in GeorgetownGeorgetown, TXTo support disabled inviduals with housing and jobs.$50K
Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TXTo support veterans and veteran dogs and provide training for service dogs$50K
St Francis HospiceHonolulu, HITo support hospice services.$30K
Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HITo support animals' welfare.$25K

By state: Hawaii 3 · Texas 2

About this foundation

James Alfred Patterson Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, administered in care of Kim Denise Patterson, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 James Alfred Patterson Fam 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 James Alfred Patterson Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $255K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does James Alfred Patterson Fam Foundation give?

Hawaii (3 grants), Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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