Father Joseph Patterson Foundation
The Father Joseph Patterson Foundation is a private foundation based in Tempe, Arizona, that made education-purpose grants, primarily to recipients in Arizona. Its filing states that it paid out its remaining assets in the normal course of operations and terminated operations during the tax year ended July 31, 2025.
Father Joseph Patterson Foundation at a glance
In short: Father Joseph Patterson Foundation gave $542K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $542,100
- +1985.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,721
- +1836.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Arizona (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Father Joseph Patterson Foundation
- How to Apply
The filing lists a completed scholarship application form, a certified copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript, a personal cover letter about the applicant and their educational and career goals, a…
The filing lists a completed scholarship application form, a certified copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript, a personal cover letter about the applicant and their educational and career goals, a list of extracurricular activities and honors, one recommendation letter from a principal, counselor, dean, or major professor, and two additional recommendation letters from people who know the applicant personally. It states there are no restrictions on awards and that giving is not limited to preselected organizations. The filing lists these application instructions, but also states that the foundation terminated operations during the tax year ended July 31, 2025.
- Review Cycle
- Midnight, June 15.
- Deadline
- Midnight, June 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Father Joseph Patterson Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 6220, Chandler, AZ 85246
Phone: (602) 838-8777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Father Joseph Patterson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seton Catholic Prepatory ($490K).
Organizations only. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($52,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 88 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients; the filing reports 0% each for Maine and Texas. The listed grants were for education and were predominantly to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Father Joseph Patterson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1191% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $542K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $542K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Catholic Prepatory Gilbert, AZ | Education | $490,100 |
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $52,000 |
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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 | — | $157,213 | $546,052 | $542,100 | 14 | $542,100 | $150,208 | $21,916 |
| 2024 | $388,839 | $13,904 | $26,440 | $26,000 | 13 | $26,000 | $13,464 | $25,086 |
| 2023 | $401,375 | $7,700 | $30,450 | $30,000 | 15 | $30,000 | $21,150 | $24,623 |
| 2022 | $424,125 | $22,666 | $42,614 | $42,000 | 21 | $42,000 | $23,758 | $28,177 |
| 2021 | $444,073 | $40,124 | $42,681 | $41,500 | 25 | — | $34,624 | $28,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Father Joseph Patterson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $542,100. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $490,100, with a median of $3,000. The largest reported grant was $490,100 to Seton Catholic Preparatory in Gilbert, Arizona, for education. Other notable grants included $8,000 each to three individual recipients, all for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Erin Patterson as president, John Patterson as vice president, Cynthia Y. McCoy as director, Joanne Carty as secretary, and Claudia Stoecker as treasurer.
Father Joseph Patterson Foundation is led by Erin Patterson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Patterson
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cynthia Y. McCoy
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Claudia Stoecker
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Patterson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joanne Carty
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laurie Martin (2021) — Secretary
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 Father Joseph Patterson Foundation
How much does Father Joseph Patterson Foundation give each year?
Father Joseph Patterson Foundation gave $542K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 13 grants.
What is Father Joseph Patterson Foundation's typical grant size?
Father Joseph Patterson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $38,721, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Father Joseph Patterson Foundation give grants?
Father Joseph Patterson Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Father Joseph Patterson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Father Joseph Patterson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (14 grants).
How do I apply for a grant from Father Joseph Patterson Foundation?
The filing lists a completed scholarship application form, a certified copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript, a personal cover letter about the applicant and their educational and career goals, a… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Father Joseph Patterson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Father Joseph Patterson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Father Joseph Patterson Foundation's EIN?
Father Joseph Patterson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3325958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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