Esther L Soder Patton Fund
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6318631 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$58K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$6,443
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,443 and $6,443.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | General operating | $6,443 |
| Presque Isle Audubon Society | Erie, PA | General operating | $6,443 |
| The Sight Center of Northwest Pa | Erie, PA | General operating | $6,443 |
| Erie City Mission | Erie, PA | General operating | $6,443 |
| American Red Cross | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $6,443 |
| Humane Society of Northwestern Pa | Erie, PA | General operating | $6,443 |
| Erie Zoological Society | Erie, PA | General operating | $6,443 |
| Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church | Erie, PA | General operating | $6,443 |
| Asbury Woods Nature Center | Erie, PA | General operating | $6,443 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,987 | 9 |
| 2024 | $55,278 | 9 |
| 2023 | $51,462 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349102455
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6318631
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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