Gary Patterson Foundation
The big good is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to the support of economically disadvantaged children in and around ft. Worth, tx. The foundation provides funding for programs and scholarships that focus on education, lifeskills and health and providing equitable educational opportunities for all children.
Gary Patterson Foundation at a glance
In short: Gary Patterson Foundation gave $1.3M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $211K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,265,150
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $210,858
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $769,723
- +56.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gary Patterson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fort Worth Cradle to Career ($550K). Together the top 6 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 8 grants of 21 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gary Patterson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Cradle to Career Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $550,000 |
| United Community Centers Inc Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $300,000 |
| Upspire Foundation Inc Greenville, SC | General Support | $300,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | In-School Pantry | $100,000 |
| Community Enrichment Center Bastrop, LA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Panther City Repair School Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $769,723 | $1,772,933 | $1,489,942 | $1,265,150 | 6 | $5,346 |
| 2024 | $491,498 | $1,193,739 | $1,226,774 | $1,047,466 | 4 | $5,644 |
| 2023 | $520,750 | $1,527,573 | $1,366,046 | $1,074,999 | 4 | $60,607 |
| 2022 | $398,716 | $1,308,248 | $1,188,327 | $900,000 | 4 | $1,027 |
| 2021 | $278,795 | $434,818 | $299,847 | $137,819 | 3 | $92 |
| 2020 | $143,824 | $98,856 | $49,082 | $8,950 | 5 | — |
About Gary Patterson Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gary Patterson Foundation is a public charity, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $770K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gary Patterson Foundation is led by Gary Patterson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Patterson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Hayes
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Hayes
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Patterson
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dale Ladner (2020) — Director
- Former: Denise Pointer (2020) — Director
- Former: Gary Pointer (2020) — Director
- Former: Laura Ladner (2020) — Director
- Former: Malcolm Louden (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gary Patterson Foundation
How much does Gary Patterson Foundation give each year?
Gary Patterson Foundation gave $1.3M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 4 grants.
What is Gary Patterson Foundation's typical grant size?
Gary Patterson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $210,858, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gary Patterson Foundation give grants?
Gary Patterson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (3 grants).
Does Gary Patterson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Gary Patterson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Gary Patterson Foundation's largest grantees?
Gary Patterson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fort Worth Cradle to Career ($550,000), United Community Centers Inc ($300,000) and Upspire Foundation Inc ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gary Patterson Foundation?
Gary Patterson Foundation reported $770K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Gary Patterson Foundation's EIN?
Gary Patterson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0025657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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