Pats Legacy | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-5125790
Foundation Overview
Based in Round Top, TX, Pats Legacy has awarded 153 grants totaling $615,250 to organizations in District of Columbia, California and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $15,500, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 17 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
47% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Austin (44%), Bryan (14%), Houston (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 911% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Pats Legacy's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Pets Alive | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Austin Smiles | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $9,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $5,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $10,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Humane Society Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| National Audubon Society | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $3,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Oregan Humane Society | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $5,000 | San Angelo, TX, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Restoration Ranch | $5,000 | The Hills, TX, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $5,000 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| The Sato Project | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Ticket To Dream | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $3,500 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Animal Hope And Wellness Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Austin Smiles | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $9,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $5,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $8,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Houston Humane Society | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| National Audubon Society | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | $3,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $3,500 | San Angelo, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Restoration Ranch | $3,000 | The Hills, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $5,000 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| The Sato Project | $3,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Ticket To Dream | $3,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $10,000 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Animal Hope And Wellness Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Austin Smiles | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $9,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $5,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $8,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Houston Humane Society | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| National Audubon Society | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | $3,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $3,500 | San Angelo, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Restoration Ranch | $3,000 | The Hills, TX, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $5,000 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| The Sato Project | $3,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Ticket To Dream | $3,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $10,000 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation Austin Smiles | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $4,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $7,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Houston Humane Society | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | $3,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $2,500 | San Angelo, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Restoration Ranch | $2,000 | The Hills, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $4,000 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| The Sato Project | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Ticket To Dream | $3,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $15,500 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation Austin Smiles | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $4,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $7,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Houston Humane Society | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | $3,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $2,500 | San Angelo, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Restoration Ranch | $2,000 | The Hills, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $4,000 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| The Sato Project | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Ticket To Dream | $3,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $15,500 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation Austin Smiles | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $4,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $7,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Houston Humane Society | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | $3,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $2,500 | San Angelo, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Restoration Ranch | $2,000 | The Hills, TX, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $4,000 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| The Sato Project | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Ticket To Dream | $3,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $15,500 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation | $8,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Audubon Society | $3,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation Austin Smiles | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $4,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $6,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| New Beginnings For Merced County Animals | $2,000 | Winton, CA, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $1,500 | San Angelo, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Restoration Ranch | $5,000 | The Hills, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $4,000 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $1,400 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Inc | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Ticket To Dream | $2,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Audobon Society | $3,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation Austin Smiles | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Cajun Navy | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $4,000 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $6,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| New Beginnings For Merced County Animals | $4,000 | Winton, CA, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Restoration Ranch | $5,000 | The Hills, TX, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $3,500 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald | $2,500 | Bellaire, TX, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Inc | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Ticket To Dream | $2,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Rolla, ND, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Boone, IA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Animal Hope & Wellness | $2,500 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Fences For Fido | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Four Paws Rescue | $1,000 | El Cajon, CA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Guatemala United For Animals | $1,000 | Sebastopol, CA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $5,000 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| K9s For Warriors | $2,500 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| National Audobon Society | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| New Beginnings For Merced County Animals | $1,000 | Winton, CA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $2,500 | Rockwall, TX, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Restoration Ranch | $5,000 | Bastrop, TX, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $2,500 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Texas Wildlife Center | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| The Sato Project | $4,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Ticket To Dream | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Turtles Survival Alliance | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Wallowa County Humane | $1,000 | Enterprise, OR, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Dog Is My Copilot Inc | $600 | Jackson Hole, WY, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Four Paws Rescue | $1,000 | Millville, UT, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | $2,500 | Bryan, TX, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Louisiana State Animal Response Team | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| National Audubon Society | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary | $500 | Lompoc, CA, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Wallowa County Humane Society | $1,000 | Enterprise, OR, US | Social Services | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-5125790 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 297 Round Top, TX 78954-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pats Legacy's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, V.p., Director, | Shannon Simar |
|---|---|
| Director, Secretary | Suzanne Simar |
| Director | Kristen Simar |
| Director | Tanya Faulkner |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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