Patterson Foundation Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Patterson Foundation is a Minnesota-based nonprofit focused on supporting education and community grants, notably through a post-secondary scholarship for the children of Patterson Companies employees, along with volunteerism programs. Its grantmaking aims to expand access to restorative and emergency dental care for people in need, including start-up costs or one-time projects to increase an organization's capacity, with preference for programs led by volunteer dental professionals or students. The foundation also funds efforts that place assistance dogs with veterans and individuals with disabilities, typically backing programs that are members or candidates of Assistance Dogs International or the International Guide Dog Federation. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the organization operates as a small nonprofit in the philanthropy and grantmaking space, supporting both individuals and community-serving programs. A recent development noted in late 2024 is the appointment of Jennifer Abbott as a consultant for the foundation's Nonprofit Thrivability initiative.