Joseph B Patterson Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 95-6982416 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25 and $1,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
75% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey's Foundation | Washington, DC | Provide financial support for research and education related to children with brain injury. | $4,000 |
| Corpus Christi Church | Pacific Palisades, CA | Support parish/church community outreach | $1,500 |
| Bergen Catholic High School | Oradell, NJ | Catholic college preparatory high school | $1,200 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | to honor and empower military veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound related to their… | $25 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,025 | 5 |
| 2022 | $10,565 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100536
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6982416
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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