Patterson Foundation Legacy
Get to know the Patterson Foundation
Founded by Patterson executives Pete Frechette and Ron Ezerski in 2000, the Patterson Foundation was established to give back to the employees, industries and communities that make Patterson Companies successful.
To fulfill this purpose, the Foundation endeavors to make a meaningful difference in society through our scholarship and grants programs.
2024
The Patterson Foundation's 20th anniversary
2022
The Foundation donated more than $1.5 million in 2022, a giving record. Those dollars were split between 45 nonprofits in the US and Canada, scholarships, FFA teacher development grants and more than 65 Dollars for Doers donations.
2021
We expanded again to support our Animal Health business unit to support agricultural youth leadership programs, widely recognized as FFA.
2019
We expanded further by creating the Dollars for Doers program, a volunteer donation incentive to encourage Patterson employees to donate their time and efforts to their community. Employees receive a $100 donation whenever two or more teammates volunteer at the same nonprofit in any industry.
2015
We expanded our giving to support our animal and veterinary business unit with donations for nonprofits raising and training service animals to veterans, first responders and people with disabilities.
2000
Patterson Foundation established
Who we are
$21.5 million
total dollars donated
517
oral health nonprofits supported
107
animal health nonprofits supported
$12.7 million
in community grants
$8.3 million
in scholarships
2,573
kids received a scholarship
Patterson Foundation values
Partnership
We seek collaboration and involvement in our work from our employees and partners. We value honesty and integrity in our relationships.
Impact
We are driven to make a positive difference in society. We evaluate our success based on how many lives we are able to touch. We strive for continuous improvement in all that we do.
Compassion
We believe we are indebted to the people and communities that make Patterson Companies successful. We are passionate about giving back to those in need in our communities.
Who we serve
The Patterson Foundation has donated over $12 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada since 2004. We're proud to serve and support the oral health and animal health organizations that do so much for our communities.
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2021
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation
Wisconsin
$13,000.00
America's VetDogs
New York
$35,000.00
Arlington Free Clinic
Virginia
$10,000.00
Assistance Dogs International
Ohio
$34,000.00
Austin Dog Alliance
Texas
$14,000.00
Can Do Canines
Minnesota
$35,000.00
Central Arizona Dental Society Foundation
Arizona
$5,000.00
CO Mission of Mercy (COMOM)
Colorado
$5,000.00
Community Dental Clinic
Florida
$10,000.00
Conejo Free Clinic
Canada
$20,000.00
Dental Lifeline Network (formerly NFDH)
United States
$40,000.00
Dental Trade Alliance/UNCF (DTA Scholarship)
Virginia
$10,000.00
FFA- California
California
$3,000.00
FFA- Colorado
Colorado
$3,000.00
FFA- Florida
Florida
$3,000.00
FFA- Georgia
Georgia
$3,000.00
FFA- Minnesota
Minnesota
$3,000.00
FFA- Nebraska
Nebraska
$3,000.00
FFA- Oklahoma
Oklahoma
$3,000.00
FFA- Texas
Texas
$3,000.00
Freedom Service Dogs
Colorado
$65,000.00
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation
Ohio
$15,000.00
Helping Hands of Middle & West Tennessee
Tennessee
$3,500.00
Hope Dental Clinic
Minnesota
$23,827.00
Horizon Health Foundation
South Dakota
$3,500.00
Interfaith Dental Clinic
Tennessee
$18,185.00
Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND)
Colorado
$35,000.00
London Community Dental
Canada
$23,000.00
Matthew 25, Inc.
Indiana
$5,000.00
Meherry Medical College
Tennessee
$11,500.00
Miami County Dental
Ohio
$15,000.00
Mission Outpost Dental Clinic (Prince of Peace Lutheran Church)
Minnesota
$10,000.00
National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS)
Massachusetts
$35,000.00
National Children's Oral Health Foundation
North Carolina
$25,000.00
Neighborhood Health Clinic
Florida
$15,000.00
OccuPaws Guide Dog Association
Wisconsin
$10,000.00
PanCare of Florida
Florida
$10,000.00
Primary Health Solutions
Ohio
$25,000.00
San Antonio District Dental Society Foundation
Texas
$3,500.00
Smith Island United
Maryland
$14,000.00
South Bay Children's Health Center Center
California
$10,000.00
Southeastern Guide Dogs
Florida
$15,000.00
Trinity Free Clinic, Inc.
Indiana
$15,000.00
Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic (Community Smiles Dental)
Wisconsin
$7,500.00
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2022
America's VetDogs
New York
$35,000.00
Arlington Free Clinic
Virginia
$10,000.00
Austim Dog Services
Canada
$29,000.00
Cahaba Valley Health Care
Alabama
$10,000.00
Can Do Canines
Minnesota
$35,000.00
Canine Partners for Life
Pennsylvania
$32,050.00
Central AR Volunteers in Medicine Clinic (Harmony Health Clinic)
Arkansas
$10,000.00
Central Arizona Dental Society Foundation
Arizona
$5,000.00
Community Volunteers in Medicine
Pennsylvania
$10,000.00
Conejo Free Clinic
Canada
$10,000.00
Dental Lifeline Network (formerly NFDH)
United States
$50,000.00
Dentists on Wheels
Canada
$10,000.00
FFA- California
Canada
$3,000.00
FFA- Colorado
Colorado
$3,000.00
FFA- Florida
Florida
$3,000.00
FFA- Georgia
Georgia
$3,000.00
FFA- Iowa
Iowa
$3,000.00
FFA- Minnesota
Minnesota
$3,000.00
FFA- Nebraska
Nebraska
$3,000.00
FFA- Oklahoma
Oklahoma
$3,000.00
FFA- Texas
Texas
$3,000.00
Florida Dental Association Foundation
Florida
$3,500.00
Freedom Service Dogs
Colorado
$65,804.00
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation
Ohio
$15,000.00
Guide Dogs for the Blind
California
$20,000.00
Holland Free Health Clinic
Michigan
$10,000.00
Hope Dental Clinic
Minnesota
$28,000.00
Interfaith Dental Clinic
Tennessee
$18,912.00
International Guiding Eyes (DBA Guide Dogs of America)
California
$20,000.00
K-9 For Warriors
Florida
$30,000.00
Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND)
Colorado
$20,000.00
Love In Action of the Tri-Cities
Michigan
$10,000.00
Mercy Medicine Free Clinic
South Carolina
$10,000.00
Minnesota Dental Foundation
Minnesota
$5,000.00
Mission Outpost Dental Clinic (Prince of Peace Lutheran Church)
Minnesota
$15,000.00
Missouri Dental Foundation
Missouri
$5,000.00
Moab Free Health Clinic
Utah
$25,000.00
National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS)
Massachusetts
$55,000.00
National Children's Oral Health Foundation
North Carolina
$25,000.00
New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health
New Mexico
$3,500.00
Oasis Free Clinics
Maine
$10,000.00
OccuPaws Guide Dog Association
Wisconsin
$7,500.00
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services
South Carolina
$10,000.00
Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RIMOM)
Rhode Island
$3,500.00
South Bay Children's Health Center Center
California
$20,000.00
Trinity Free Clinic, Inc.
Indiana
$15,000.00
United Disabilities Services
Pennsylvania
$5,625.00
United Hands Service
Florida
$10,000.00
Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires
Massachusetts
$10,000.00
Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic (Community Smiles Dental)
Wisconsin
$10,000.00
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2023
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation
Wisconsin
$15,000.00
American Institute of Dental Public Health
Texas
$8,750.00
America's VetDogs
New York
$20,000.00
Autism Dog Services
Canada
$22,500.00
Blue Ridge Mountains Health Project
North Carolina
$10,000.00
California Care Force (California MOM)
California
$3,500.00
Can Do Canines
Minnesota
$31,000.00
Canine Partners for Life
Pennsylvania
$32,050.00
CARE Clinic
Minnesota
$20,000.00
CincySmiles Foundation
Ohio
$25,000.00
CO Mission of Mercy (COMOM)
Colorado
$5,000.00
Community Health Clinic of Butler County
Pennsylvania
$10,000.00
Community Volunteers in Medicine
Pennsylvania
$10,000.00
Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach
Connecticut
$5,000.00
Dental Aid
Colorado
$17,500.00
Dental Lifeline Network (formerly NFDH)
United States
$20,000.00
Everyone for Veterans
Washington
$15,000.00
FFA- California
California
$3,000.00
FFA- Colorado
Colorado
$3,000.00
FFA- Florida
Florida
$3,000.00
FFA- Georgia
Georgia
$3,000.00
FFA- Iowa
Iowa
$3,000.00
FFA- Minnesota
Minnesota
$3,000.00
FFA- Nebraska
Nebraska
$3,000.00
FFA- Oklahoma
Oklahoma
$3,000.00
FFA- Texas
Texas
$3,000.00
Guide Dogs for the Blind
California
$20,000.00
Harmony Health Clinic
Arkansas
$10,000.00
Heart and Soul Free Clinic
Indiana
$4,500.00
Hope Dental Clinic
Minnesota
$18,000.00
Interfaith Dental Clinic
Tennessee
$20,800.00
Iowa Dental Foundation
Iowa
$5,000.00
Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND)
Colorado
$20,000.00
Lahai Health
Washington
$20,000.00
Louisiana Dental Association Foundation
Louisiana
$5,000.00
Matthew 25, Inc.
Indiana
$5,000.00
Mercy Health Center
Georgia
$10,000.00
Mission Outpost Dental Clinic (Prince of Peace Lutheran Church)
Minnesota
$10,000.00
Moab Free Health Clinic
Utah
$20,000.00
Native American Commuity Clinic
Minnesota
$16,900.00
Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RIMOM)
Rhode Island
$3,500.00
Ruth's Place Clinic
Texas
$10,000.00
Salt Lake Community College Foundation
Utah
$10,000.00
Samaritan House Community Center
Arkansas
$26,000.00
Santa Clara Dental Association
Texas
$5,000.00
Seattle Center Foundation
Washington
$5,000.00
Smith Island United
Maryland
$15,000.00
South Bay Children's Health Center Center
California
$11,445.00
Thames Valley Children's Center
Canada
$10,000.00
Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation
Texas
$3,500.00
Trustee of Tufts College
Massachusetts
$5,000.00
Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island Dental Clinic
South Carolina
$10,000.00
Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic (Community Smiles Dental)
Wisconsin
$15,000.00
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2024
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation
Wisconsin
$20,000.00
America's VetDogs
New York
$5,000.00
Assistance Dogs International
Ohio
$10,000.00
Cahaba Valley Health Care
Alabama
$13,040.00
California Care Force (California MOM)
California
$3,500.00
Can Do Canines
Minnesota
$25,000.00
Canine Partners for Life
Pennsylvania
$29,800.00
Canine Partners of the Rockies
Colorado
$13,000.00
CARE Clinic
Minnesota
$40,000.00
Circle Tail, Inc
Ohio
$11,400.00
CO Mission of Mercy (COMOM)
Colorado
$5,000.00
Community Dental Clinic
Florida
$29,139.00
Community Health Clinic of Butler County
Pennsylvania
$10,000.00
Community Volunteers in Medicine
Pennsylvania
$10,000.00
Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach
Connecticut
$5,000.00
Dental Lifeline Network (formerly NFDH)
United States
$20,000.00
Dignity Health Foundation
Arizona
$15,000.00
Duo Dogs
Missouri
$20,000.00
Everyone for Veterans
Washington
$15,000.00
FFA- California
California
$3,000.00
FFA- Colorado
Colorado
$3,000.00
FFA- Florida
Florida
$3,000.00
FFA- Georgia
Georgia
$3,000.00
FFA- Iowa
Iowa
$3,000.00
FFA- Minnesota
Minnesota
$3,000.00
FFA- Nebraska
Nebraska
$3,000.00
FFA- Oklahoma
Oklahoma
$3,000.00
FFA- Texas
Texas
$3,000.00
Freedom Service Dogs
Colorado
$12,000.00
Guide Dogs of America
California
$14,250.00
Harmony Health Clinic
Arkansas
$6,300.00
Holland Free Health Clinic
Michigan
$10,000.00
Hope Dental Clinic
Minnesota
$41,707.00
Illinois State Dental Society Foundation
Illinois
$5,000.00
Iowa Dental Foundation
Iowa
$5,000.00
Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND)
Colorado
$30,000.00
Lahai Health
Washington
$10,000.00
Love In Action of the Tri-Cities
Michigan
$10,000.00
Matthew 25, Inc.
Indiana
$5,000.00
Memphis Dental Society Charitable Fund
Tennessee
$5,000.00
Michigan Dental Association
Michigan
$5,000.00
Minnesota Dental Foundation
Minnesota
$5,000.00
National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS)
Massachusetts
$35,000.00
National Children's Oral Health Foundation
North Carolina
$25,000.00
New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health
New Mexico
$5,000.00
North Dakota Dental Foundation
North Dakota
$3,500.00
Oasis Free Clinics
Maine
$16,406.00
OccuPaws Guide Dog Association
Wisconsin
$8,030.00
Ready Set Smile
Minnesota
$10,000.00
Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RIMOM)
Rhode Island
$3,500.00
Ronald McDonald House Charities
North Dakota
$15,000.00
Rural Parish Clinic Archdiocese of St. Louis
Missouri
$10,000.00
Seattle Center Foundation
Washington
$5,000.00
Smith Island United
Maryland
$18,000.00
Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation
Texas
$3,500.00
Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires
Massachusetts
$25,000.00
Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island Dental Clinic
South Carolina
$10,000.00
Wake Smiles
North Carolina
$10,000.00