The James And Stephanie Patrick Fam
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a focus on community assistance, education, arts, and community health. It aims to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities through its philanthropic efforts. The foundation primarily serves local organizations and initiatives, reflecting a commitment to improving quality of life in its area. Its funding activities include grants to health charities, educational institutions, and arts organizations, indicating a broad interest in fostering community development and cultural enrichment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized local charities (community assistance, education, health, and arts) based in or serving New York state, with clear, time‑limited funding needs and modest budget requests.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving the Cooperstown/Otsego County area or greater New York state.
- • Project or operating requests in the $500–$20,000 range.
- • Clear demonstration of local community impact or alignment with community assistance, education, health, or arts.
- • Willingness to request funding by letter and to provide a concise description of need and requested amount.
- • Existing local visibility or endorsement (board members, local foundation, or community partners).
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in New York: 90% of 2023 dollars stayed in‑state and most grantees are in the Cooperstown area, with only one other state receiving minor support.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 10 distinct recipients in 2023 (12 in 2022) across community assistance, education, health, and arts, showing a modestly diverse local portfolio rather than a single beneficiary focus.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes an explicit letter-based application approach and six new grantees in 2023 (60% of that year's recipients), indicating unfamiliar applicants have been able to enter the portfolio; the process is informal but demonstrably usable.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
