Empowering Women to Change Their World

Our Mission & Impact

The Patrina Foundation is dedicated to empowering women and girls by investing in smaller community-based nonprofit organizations and nascent programs that expand opportunities for women to shape the world around them and create lasting social impact.


Since its founding in 1990 by Mrs. Lorinda de Roulet, The Patrina Foundation has awarded:


In Excess of 1,600 grants

500 Nonprofit Organizations Supported

More Than $12 Million Invested to Advance our Mission