Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund
The Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including ministries and other organizations providing services.
Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund gave $132K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Missouri. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,815
- +36.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +48.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,690
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,677,850
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (21 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 W 115Th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: (816) 550-3655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater New Orleans Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 188 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Missouri. In 2025, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 22% to Louisiana, 7% to Texas, and 5% each to Maryland and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 49 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2024) to $132K (2022). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | Provide Funds for Services | $15,000 |
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Kansas City, MO | Provide Funds for Ministry | $12,000 |
| Miscellaneous Charities Various, MO | Provide Funds for Ministry | $6,800 |
| St Paul's Outreach Inver Grove Heights, MN | Provide Funds for Ministry | $6,000 |
| St Regis Parish and School Kansas City, MO | Provide Funds for Ministry | $6,000 |
| Autism Society of Greater New Orleans Metairie, LA | Provide Funds for Foundation | $5,000 |
| Core Foundation Germantown, MD | Provide Funds for Ministry | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Fair Housing Action New Orleans, LA | Provide Funds for Services | $5,000 |
| Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry Irvine, CA | Provide Funds for Ministry | $4,600 |
| Mary's Meals Bloomfield, NJ | Provide Funds for Ministry | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,677,850 | $174,947 | $133,523 | $131,815 | 49 | $131,815 | $108,943 |
| 2024 | $1,636,426 | $252,515 | $98,100 | $96,715 | 33 | $96,715 | $104,203 |
| 2023 | $1,482,011 | $467,665 | $107,540 | $105,875 | 37 | $105,875 | $89,720 |
| 2022 | $1,121,886 | $144,809 | $133,730 | $132,450 | 35 | $132,450 | $81,252 |
| 2021 | $1,110,807 | $255,891 | $116,350 | $115,150 | 34 | $115,150 | $66,081 |
| 2020 | $971,266 | $61,370 | $119,830 | $118,690 | 47 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants include purposes described as providing funds for ministry, services, or a foundation. Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Community LINC says it provides rapid rehousing and related support for homeless families in Kansas City; Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry says it spreads the Good News of Jesus Christ; and CORE Foundation describes work sharing stories and knowledge and expanding learning and community engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 49 grants totaling $131,815. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $1,500. Its grant totals were $96,715 across 33 grants in 2024 and $105,875 across 37 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 grants included $15,000 to Greater New Orleans Foundation for services; $12,000 to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for ministry; and $6,800 to Miscellaneous Charities for ministry. Other notable grants were $6,000 each to St. Paul’s Outreach and St. Regis Parish and School, and $5,000 each to Autism Society of Greater New Orleans, CORE Foundation, and Louisiana Fair Housing Action.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John E Turner, Mary Rebecca Turner, Diana C Turner, Sarah P Turner, Caroline M Turner, and Teresa M Turner as officers.
Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline M. Turner
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana C. Turner
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Turner
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rebecca Turner
Officer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah P. Turner
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa M. Turner
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund
How much does Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund give each year?
Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund gave $132K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 33 grants.
What is Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,690, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund that year got $3K on average.
Where does Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund give grants?
Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's top state is Missouri, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Louisiana (22%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (13 grants), New Orleans, LA (4 grants), Overland Park, KS (2 grants) and Jefferson City, MO (2 grants).
Does Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funds for Ministry" (41 grants) and "Provide Funds for Services" (6 grants).
Who are Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Greater New Orleans Foundation ($15,000), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception ($12,000) and St Paul's Outreach ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund?
Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants include purposes described as providing funds for ministry, services, or a foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's EIN?
Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0874946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Patricia Sweeny Memorial Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/patricia-sweeny-memorial-fund-morg_6a3d3dd0bcdc44f38de59badf74a44d9
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