Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation

Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation is a private foundation based in Ross, California with $49M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$49Mtotal assets
2003IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation has awarded

25 grantees · $6.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Summer Search $1M
  • First Nations Development Institute $517K
  • The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation $500K
  • Community Initiatives $400K
  • California Assoc Of Resource Conservation District $300K
  • The Climate Center $300K
  • Carbon Cycle Institute $300K
  • Adventurers And Scientists For Conservation $300K
  • Daily Acts Organization $250K
  • Multiplier $250K
  • The Center For Investigative Reporting Inc $250K
  • Marin Agricultural Land Trust $225K
  • Mad Agriculture $200K
  • Sustainable Conservation $200K
  • Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods $200K
  • Peer Health Exchange Inc $167K
  • Ten Strands $125K
  • Accountability Counsel $125K
  • Foodcorps Inc $100K
  • Center On Rural Innovation Inc $100K
  • Caremessage $100K
  • Civil Eats $100K
  • Extrafood Org $75K
  • Urban Tilth $50K
  • Protect Our Winters $25K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$8.4M
  • FY2020$7.3M
  • FY2021$9.4M
  • FY2022$6.6M
  • FY2023$6.2M

About Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersRoss, California
  • EIN383667071
  • IRS ruling2003

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation?

Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation is a private foundation based in Ross, California with $49M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation?

Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation's EIN is 383667071. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation?

Private foundations like Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.