George William Patton Trust
The George William Patton Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
George William Patton Trust at a glance
In short: George William Patton Trust gave $599K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), top state Minnesota. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $599,313
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,954
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $11,159,483
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George William Patton Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George William Patton Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society Inc ($83K). Together the top 10 received $594K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 35 grants of 67 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Minnesota (42%), California (14%), Oklahoma (14%), Virginia (14%), and Illinois (14%), according to the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George William Patton Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $83K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $549K (2021) to $673K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted General | $82,759 |
| March of Dimes Inc Arlington, VA | Unrestricted General | $82,759 |
| Young Men's Christian Association Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $82,759 |
| First Congregational Church Lake City, MN | Unrestricted General | $82,759 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City Lake City, MN | Unrestricted General | $82,759 |
| Carnegie-Tyron Public Library Lake City, MN | Unrestricted General | $82,759 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted General | $82,759 |
| World Council of Churches New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $12,000 |
| Lake City Municipal Government Lake City, MN | Park Maintenance | $2,000 |
| Wider Church Ministries Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,159,483 | $1,054,422 | $749,854 | $599,313 | 15 | $649,622 | $960,318 | $714,471 |
| 2023 | $10,823,914 | $394,461 | $752,575 | $623,004 | 13 | $667,722 | $292,893 | $634,035 |
| 2022 | $11,121,619 | $140,720 | $814,925 | $673,376 | 13 | $717,669 | $172,278 | $667,294 |
| 2021 | $11,563,898 | $1,698,670 | $689,582 | $549,343 | 13 | $595,703 | $1,662,664 | $720,276 |
| 2020 | $10,813,514 | $622,616 | $669,990 | $557,540 | 13 | — | $514,955 | $599,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George William Patton Trust reported a distributable amount of $714K for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a YMCA, a maternal and infant health organization, a cancer organization, a church, a health system, a public library, and community organizations and public services.
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA describes its mission as increasing opportunities for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and putting Christian principles into practice through programs. March of Dimes says it works for the health of moms and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 15 grants totaling $599,313. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $82,759, with a median of $12,000. Seven listed recipients received $82,759 each: American Cancer Society Inc., March of Dimes Inc., Young Men's Christian Association, First Congregational Church, Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City, Carnegie-Tyron Public Library, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena. The filing lists most of these grants as unrestricted general support. Other listed grants included $2,000 for Lake City municipal park maintenance and $1,000 for harbor and park maintenance in Lake City.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
George William Patton Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$114K (2021) → $124K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George William Patton Trust
How much does George William Patton Trust give each year?
George William Patton Trust gave $599K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $623K across 13 grants.
What is George William Patton Trust's typical grant size?
George William Patton Trust's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $39,954, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George William Patton Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does George William Patton Trust give grants?
George William Patton Trust's top state is Minnesota, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (14%) and Oklahoma (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake City, MN (6 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does George William Patton Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of George William Patton Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George William Patton Trust's largest grantees?
George William Patton Trust's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society Inc ($82,759), March of Dimes Inc ($82,759) and Young Men's Christian Association ($82,759), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George William Patton Trust?
George William Patton Trust reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $650K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $714K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George William Patton Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a YMCA, a maternal and infant health organization, a cancer organization, a church, a health system, a public library, and community organizations and public services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George William Patton Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George William Patton Trust's EIN?
George William Patton Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6017501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George William Patton Trust 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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