Patten Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Myers, Florida · EIN 36-4422565 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$17K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$250
Total assets$210K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $2,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Players Circle Art Center | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife | Sanibel, FL | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Florida Repertory Theatre | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable support | $500 |
| Collaboratory | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable support | $250 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | Charitable support | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable support | $100 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Charitable support | $100 |
| Wgcu Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable support | $100 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart | St Louis, MO | Charitable support | $100 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Charitable support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,850 | 13 |
| 2024 | $16,413 | 14 |
| 2023 | $15,300 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621399349100232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4422565
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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