Stanley & Florence Patten Char Fdn
Invitation OnlyDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-7199795 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$195K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$32,500
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $32,500 and $65,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foun | Seattle, WA | Support for daily | $65,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | Seattle, WA | Support for daily | $65,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Support for daily | $32,500 |
| Zoological Society of Washington | Issaquah, WA | Support for daily | $32,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $88,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533019349100538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7199795
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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