Great Pacific Foundation
Great Pacific Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, BC. The foundation engages in grantmaking activities focused on supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.8M
-16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.6M
+87.0% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+107.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Great Pacific Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Wildlife
- Faith-based organizations and churches
- Disaster preparedness and relief
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed approximately $12.6 million in grants based on its most recent tax filing (2024), with 9 grants awarded.
Grant Range
$50,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $597,200
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking activities are concentrated primarily in:
- Alabama
- Texas
- Oklahoma
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $28.3–$35 million (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: Approximately $12.6 million in distributions
Revenue: $7.7 million
Tax Filing: Most recent IRS Form 990 PF filed for tax year 2024, published May 2025
EIN: 133785442
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,845,388 | $34,651,630 | $28,274,413 |
| Revenue | $6,954,972 | $13,257,239 | $7,698,415 |
| Expenses | $12,763,520 | $6,884,163 | $5,761,494 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,600,000 | $6,736,800 | $5,596,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,844,903 | $3,152,794 | $2,570,702 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,112,829 | $1,666,441 | $1,593,263 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include YouVersion Project ($4,500,000), One For Israel ($3,000,000), The Foundation for Jewish Renaissance Inc ($2,500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventures of the Heart Ministries Norcross, GA | Public Charity | $15,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Public Charity | $50,000 |
| Doulos Partners Birmingham, AL | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Israel Team Advocates International Inc MOBILE, AL | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Jh Israel Birmingham, AL | Public Charity | $15,000 |
| One For Israel Colleyville, TX | Public Charity | $3,000,000 |
| The Foundation for Jewish Renaissance Inc Clark, NJ | Public Charity | $2,500,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institut Simi Valley, CA | Public Charity | $2,500,000 |
| YouVersion Project Edmond, OK | Public Charity | $4,500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- James A Pattison – President & Director
- Maureen Chant – Director
- James A Pattison Jr – Director
- Geoff Cowper – Secretary
- Cindy Lambier – Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A PATTISON | President & Director | — | — |
| MAUREEN CHANT | Director | — | — |
| JAMES A PATTISON JR | Director | — | — |
| GEOFF COWPER | Secretary | — | — |
| CINDY LAMBIER | Treasurer | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Great Pacific Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Wildlife • Faith-based organizations and churches • Disaster preparedness and relief
How do I apply for a grant from Great Pacific Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** • Median grant size: $50,000 • Grant range: $10,000–$4,500,000 • Average grant amount: approximately $597,200 **Recent Activity:** The foundation distributed approximately $12.6 million in grants based on its most recent tax filing (2024), with 9 grants awarded.
Where does Great Pacific Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking activities are concentrated primarily in: • Alabama • Texas • Oklahoma
What size grants does Great Pacific Foundation award?
In 2024, Great Pacific Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $12.6M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Great Pacific Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Great Pacific Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Great Pacific Foundation's EIN?
Great Pacific Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3785442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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