The Patten-Davis Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 83-0300897 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $333,333.
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
28% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park People | Denver, CO | Denver Digs Trees, incentive matching fund & emergency rescue grant | $1,475,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | Washington, DC | Farnsworth House Support | $333,333 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at UC Anschutz | $250,000 |
| Cheyenne Regional Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | Davis Hospice Center | $200,000 |
| ARCS Foundation Inc | Denver, CO | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Friends of Nursing | Englewood, CO | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Ludeman Family Center | $60,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($290,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,758,333 | 9 |
| 2024 | $1,463,333 | 8 |
| 2023 | $3,505,600 | 14 |
| 2021 | $1,485,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611499349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0300897
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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