David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc
The David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Melbourne Beach, Florida. In filing year 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $275,000 to charitable organizations.
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc gave $275K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,000
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,333
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,517,830
- -10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 235 Sea Crest Dr, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Phone: (812) 457-2107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uncharted International ($60K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 75 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Florida. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (62%), California (11%), Texas (9%), Florida (7%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $255K (2024) to $788K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncharted International Evansville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| Young Life of Evansville Evansville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| Evansville Christian School Newburgh, IN | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Scatter Global Austin, TX | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Turning Point for God Lakeside, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Can's Can Benton, IL | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MT | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| The 414 Collective Evansville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,517,830 | $102,521 | $290,936 | $275,000 | 15 | $277,045 | $91,771 | $81,808 |
| 2024 | $1,702,155 | $132,877 | $268,895 | $255,000 | 15 | $256,975 | $121,438 | $87,990 |
| 2023 | $1,833,942 | $438 | $804,777 | $787,500 | 15 | $789,105 | $54,044 | $107,892 |
| 2022 | $2,638,281 | $-66,968 | $294,751 | $285,237 | 30 | $285,237 | $59,550 | $129,831 |
| 2021 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $6,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as Christian missions, education, and broadcasting the Gospel, as described by the grantees themselves. For example, Uncharted International describes its work as Christian missions and medical, educational, and economic development in unreached or underserved countries. Evansville Christian School says it supports students’ spiritual and academic growth through a biblical worldview. Turning Point for God describes its work as broadcasting the Gospel, and the Tim Tebow Foundation says it seeks to bring faith, hope, and love to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $275,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its larger 2025 grants were $60,000 to Uncharted International, $40,000 to Young Life of Evansville, $25,000 each to Evansville Christian School, Scatter Global, and Turning Point for God, and $15,000 each to Can’s Can and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Cru, The 414 Collective, the Tim Tebow Foundation, Tri State Tres Dias, and YMCA of Southwestern Indiana. The filing listed the grant purposes as charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David R. Patterson as president; Linda Patterson as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Allen D. Patterson, Douglas J. Patterson, and Joseph A. Patterson as board members.
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc is led by David R. Patterson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David R. Patterson
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Patterson
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen D. Patterson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas J. Patterson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Patterson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc
How much does David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc give each year?
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc gave $275K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $255K across 15 grants.
What is David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,333, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc give grants?
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Evansville, IN (6 grants).
Who are David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Uncharted International ($60,000), Young Life of Evansville ($40,000) and Evansville Christian School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc?
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as Christian missions, education, and broadcasting the Gospel, as described by the grantees themselves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc's EIN?
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4027252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-and-linda-patterson-foundation-inc-morg_a39d05370a534ce3ad629589739e23b0
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