Paterson Family Foundation
Paterson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Spotsylvania, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $32K.
Paterson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Paterson Family Foundation gave $57K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,000
- +93.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,400
- +54.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,341,356
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paterson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Afghan Evac ($25K). Together the top 5 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paterson Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $560K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afghan Evac San Diego, CA | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Donation | $22,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Rcasa Fredericksburg, VA | General Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,341,356 | $38,577 | $68,323 | $57,000 | 5 | $60,525 | $31,676 | $69,743 |
| 2023 | $1,370,205 | $10,555 | $35,811 | $29,500 | 4 | $29,753 | $21,374 | $61,864 |
| 2022 | $1,395,461 | $11,987 | $108,676 | $82,000 | 4 | $102,176 | $16,917 | $64,187 |
| 2021 | $1,492,150 | $76,100 | $583,950 | $560,000 | 6 | $575,845 | $67,995 | $91,131 |
| 2020 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paterson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paterson Family Foundation is led by Jennifer Lynn Paterson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Lynn Paterson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brennan Daniel Paterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Grace Paterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Paterson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Paterson Family Foundation
How much does Paterson Family Foundation give each year?
Paterson Family Foundation gave $57K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is Paterson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Paterson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paterson Family Foundation give grants?
Paterson Family Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (39%) and District of Columbia (9%).
Does Paterson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paterson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paterson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Paterson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Afghan Evac ($25,000), Young Life ($22,000) and World Central Kitchen ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paterson Family Foundation?
Paterson Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (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 is Paterson Family Foundation's EIN?
Paterson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4372628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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