MISSION
The Patterson Foundation strengthens the efforts of people, organizations, and communities in ways that foster wide participation around shared quality-of-life aspirations.
DESCRIPTION
The world moves at the speed of change, and change happens at the speed of trust. The Patterson Foundation believes that philanthropy strengthens the efforts of people, organizations, and communities. Strong communities work together to achieve shared aspirations and can even thrive in the face of adversity. Rather than having grant cycles or requests for proposals, The Patterson Foundation invests in strengthening communities. Support through the thoughtful use of assets takes time and intention. That is why we focus on helping people engage with each other, providing expertise, encouraging learning, and sharing promising practices. The Patterson Foundation’s staff and consultants would welcome the opportunity to make a presentation about the Foundation and its initiatives at one of your organization’s upcoming meetings or events. Please fill out the Speaker Request Form, and we will contact you within two business days of receiving your completed form.
We optimize our assets and impact by:
• Weaving initiatives to promote the well-being of our region
• Creating relationships that propel people and organizations to collaborate on shared aspirations
• Equipping communities for a future of excellence for all
SERVICES/PROGRAMS
The Patterson Foundation’s values guide our approach to philanthropy, demonstrating our collaborative philosophy and tenets of change.
We work with others to strengthen their impact by:
• Understanding that resources and expertise beyond the check provide value
• Being accessible and engaged with others
• Striving to learn as we collaborate and share successes and challenges
We believe meaningful change requires commitment and persistence and encourage this by:
• Embracing new ideas that address a constantly changing world
• Undertaking philanthropic work in ways others are not doing, cannot do, or will not do
• Demonstrating integrity blended with joyful stewardship
We invest for lasting impact by:
• Managing assets responsibly
• Realizing real change requires depth of resources
• Focusing on shared aspirations while leveraging resources
A complete list of current initiatives can be found on our website.
