The Patch Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1873951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$923K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant World Relief | Chicago, IL | Religious | $150,000 |
| Evangelical Convenant Church | Chicago, IL | Religious | $150,000 |
| Salem Covenant Church | New Brighton, MN | Religious | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | Religious | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Program support | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $50,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Religious | $25,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Minneapolis, MN | Religious | $25,000 |
| Metro Hope Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | Religious | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Agate Housing & Services | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $20,000 |
| People Serving People | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $20,000 |
| Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute | Minneapolis, MN | Health | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | St Paul, MN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Homeward Bound | Plymouth, MN | Health | $10,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $10,000 |
| True Friends | Annandale, MN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | St Paul, MN | Religious | $10,000 |
| Alaska Christian College | Soldotna, AK | Educational | $5,000 |
| Bethel University | St Paul, MN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Camp Knutson | St Paul, MN | Religious | $5,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Science With a Mission | Sharon, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sunshine Acres Children's Home | Mesa, AZ | Program support | $5,000 |
| Trinity First Lutheran School | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $5,000 |
| University of Northwestern | Roseville, MN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $3,000 |
| Cross Services | Rogers, MN | Program support | $3,000 |
| Family Values for Life | St Paul, MN | Program support | $3,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $3,000 |
| New Life in Christ Ministry | Clearwater, MN | Religious | $3,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $3,000 |
| Threshold to New Life | Maple Grove, MN | Program support | $3,000 |
| Banyan Community | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $1,000 |
| Ne Minneapolis Kiwanis Club | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $923,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $962,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $1,077,000 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640839349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1873951
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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