Patrick Family Foundation Inc

DECATUR, GA EIN: 58-1820403

Patrick Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Decatur, Georgia. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.5M

+18.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$290K

-0.5% YoY

Grant Count

+3.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-4.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patrick Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Patrick Family Foundation makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations specializing in:

Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment and animals
Healthcare
Social services
Conservation

The foundation serves arts communities, underserved populations, higher learning institutions, and conservation groups.

Grantmaking

The foundation provides funding for operations, programs, endowments, and capital needs.

Review Cycle

April 30 and October 31

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

South Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $482K (44%)

North Carolina $199K (18%)

South Carolina $113K (10%)

Virginia $86K (8%)

Tennessee $75K (7%)

New York $38K (3%)

Ohio $37K (3%)

New Jersey $24K (2%)

+6 more states

States

District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Massachusetts North Carolina Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Wyoming

Cities

AlpharettaAthensAtlantaBlufftonBostonCharlotteClarkstonClemsonClintonCovingtonDecaturDuluthEast LiverpoolHighlandsHightstownHilton HeadHilton Head IslandJacksonKimberlyLake Placid

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of FY 2024:

Total assets: $6,540,516
Total revenues: $281,608
Total expenses: $316,392
Investment income and dividends: $150,247
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,540,516	$5,511,079	$5,137,285
Revenue	$281,608	$199,926	$414,874
Expenses	$316,392	$296,585	$350,134
Qualifying Distributions	$290,000	$291,500	$300,000
Net Investment Income	$281,608	$199,926	$82,081
Distributable Amount	$303,045	$278,558	$287,474

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

198 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Decatur Education Foundation ($26,500), St Christopher's School ($20,000), Pace Academy ($12,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGAPE YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER ATLANTA, GA	OPERATING BUDGET	$7,000
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC	OPERATIONS	$3,000
AMERICAN RIVERS WASHINGTON DC, DC	ANGLERS FUND	$4,250
ANGELS AMONG US PET RESCUE ALPHARETTA, GA	RESUCE OPERATIONS	$2,000
BLUE MONARCH MONTEAGLE, TN	OPERATING BUDGET	$10,500
BLUFFTON SELF-HELP BLUFFTON, SC	OPERATIONS	$2,500
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CLEMSON, SC	PARENT'S FUND	$5,000
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CLEMSON, SC	CAREER SERVICES	$10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRTR ATL ATLANTA, GA	NEWTON BIG HEART AWARD	$2,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOW COU HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC	DISASTER RECOVERY FUND	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DOROTHEA P SMITH	PRESIDENT	—	—
JOSEPH E PATRICK JR	FIRST V.P.	—	—
WILLIAM L SMITH IV	SECOND V.P.	—	—
HILDA B PATRICK	SEC./TREAS.	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Patrick Family Foundation Inc fund?

The Patrick Family Foundation makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations specializing in: • Arts, culture, and humanities • Education • Environment and animals • Healthcare • Social services • Conservation The foundation serves arts communities, underserved populations, higher learning institutions, and conservation groups.

How do I apply for a grant from Patrick Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 48 grants in the most recent fiscal year (FY 2024) • Total giving: $290,000 **Recent Grants (FY 2024):** • Decatur Education Foundation: $26,500 (Patrick Family Scholarship) • The University of Georgia Foundation: $25,000 (Marine Education Center and Aquarium) • Pace Academy: $12,000 (Annual Fund) **Types of Support:** The foundation provides funding for operations, programs, endowments, and capital needs. **Application Process:** • Applications are accepted year-round

Where does Patrick Family Foundation Inc make grants?

South Carolina

What size grants does Patrick Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Patrick Family Foundation Inc awarded 55 grants totaling $290K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Patrick Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Patrick Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $303K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.