Pate Foundation
The Pate Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas, established in 1960. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and functions primarily as a grantmaking foundation supporting educational and charitable initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
+8.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary activities include:
- Educational Scholarships: Awarding grants to support educational scholarship programs
- Charitable and Educational Grants: Making grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations for charitable and educational purposes
- Children's Programs: Supporting programs benefiting children
- Arts and Culture: Funding arts and culture initiatives
- Human Services: Supporting human services organizations
- Higher Education: Providing support for higher education institutions
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded approximately $184,000 in grants during 2024, distributing 16 grants. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
approximately $47 per grant based on historical data
Average Grant
approximately $47 per grant based on historical data
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects in Texas, with documented grantmaking activity in:
- Fort Worth
- Dallas
- Cleburne
- Denton
- Rockwall
The foundation also supports projects in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,803,766
- Total Revenue: $205,829
- Total Expenses: $258,145
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,860,000
- Total Revenue: $227,881
- Total Expenses: $242,329
The foundation maintains a lean operational structure with no paid staff, relying on volunteer leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,803,766 | $2,856,108 | $2,872,004 |
| Revenue | $205,829 | $227,881 | $112,605 |
| Expenses | $258,145 | $242,329 | $264,784 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $223,835 | $212,854 | $232,115 |
| Net Investment Income | $174,284 | $198,937 | $82,373 |
| Distributable Amount | $240,749 | $211,645 | $217,835 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- C. Patrick Pate: President (volunteer, no compensation)
- Charles P. Pate Jr.: Vice President (volunteer, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C PATRICK PATE | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CHARLES P PATE JR | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1227 W Magnolia Ave Ste 420, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: 817-922-9566
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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