The Pattee Foundation Inc
Historical FunderChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 62-1376116 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GORDON B PATTEE CO NICOLE JEPPESEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 CHESTNUT ST SUITE 1100, CHATTANOOGA TN 37450 |
| Phone | 4237566585 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OR OTHER WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers College | New York City, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $82,188 |
| New York City Ballet | New York City, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $74,100 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted - general support | $40,000 |
| George Washington's Mount Vernon | Mt Vernon, VA | Unrestricted - general support | $25,000 |
| Usta Foundation | Purchase, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $25,000 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy | Mill Valley, CA | Unrestricted - general support | $15,000 |
| African Parks Foundation | New York City, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Bat Conservation | Washington DC, DC | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Montererry Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Oceana | Washington DC, DC | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Dist | New York City, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $10,000 |
| Empower Africa Inc | New York City, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $5,000 |
| Second Stage Theater | New York City, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $1,000 |
| Saint Thomas Church | New York City, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $1,000 |
| James B Lee Scholarship Fund | Southampton, NY | Unrestricted - general support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $338,538 | 17 |
| 2023 | $194,530 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620429349101267
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1376116
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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