The Nina and Mike Patterson Foundation (Fka Aegis Lumen Foundation)
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-4789689 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$241K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$13,250
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
88% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Steep Rock Association Inc | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $30,000 |
| Miami City Ballet Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | Washington, DC | General support | $13,250 |
| Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Operation Opportunity Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Shepaug Fc | Roxbury, CT | General support | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,750 | 9 |
| 2023 | $163,500 | 9 |
| 2022 | $210,549 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513099349100636
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4789689
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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