The mission of the J.W. Patterson Foundation is to create a legacy in honor of the Foundation’s namesake, by providing educational opportunities and expanding the accessibility of speech, debate and leadership activities through both need-based scholarships and merit-based fellowships.
We believe speech, debate and communication skills are life-long assets that sharpen academic performance, strengthen leadership, and are fundamental to growth and success. Our goal is to make these foundational life skills accessible to all students, regardless of income, so that future generations have the necessary skills to change the face of communication, discourse, negotiation and conflict resolution throughout our society.
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The J.W. Patterson Foundation, Inc. is incorporated in the state of Kentucky and is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization as described by 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Lexington, Kentucky 40509-1596
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