George & Rita Patterson Foundation
Invitation OnlyHarrisburg, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6719662 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$207K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$117K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paa Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Contribution | $51,250 |
| United Waycapital Region | Enola, PA | Contribution | $51,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Prog | Warwick, RI | Contribution | $51,250 |
| Citizens for Self Governance | Houston, TX | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors | Camp Hill, PA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Jdrf International | New York, NY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Preborn | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bethesda Mission | Harrisburg, PA | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Contribution | Harrisburg, PA | Contribution | $3,000 |
| The Payton Walker Foundation | Camp Hill, PA | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Contribution | $2,250 |
| Central Penn College | Summerdale, PA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Contribution | $2,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Philly House | Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $207,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $212,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513209349100561
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6719662
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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