Patten Education Foundation
To provide high quality accessible affordable undergraduate and graduate education that integrates leadership and service to inspire students to engage in community and global transformation.
Patten Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Patten Education Foundation gave $472K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $472K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $472,434
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $472,434
- Median grant
- $472,434
- Total assets
- $5,361,688
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Patten Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christian Evangelical Churches of America ($472K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $472K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Evangelical Churches of America Oakland, CA | Reimburse for payments received as income | $472,434 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,361,688 | $1,193,783 | $1,220,868 | $472,434 | 1 | $680 |
| 2023 | $5,320,105 | $1,155,704 | $1,081,927 | — | — | $4,870 |
| 2022 | $4,872,827 | $524,555 | $858,923 | — | — | $103 |
| 2021 | $5,213,945 | $172,228 | $65,661 | — | — | $1,424 |
| 2020 | $5,102,356 | $806,039 | $68,550 | — | — | $2,050 |
About Patten Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Patten Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $472K. Net investment income was $680.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Patten Education Foundation is led by Gary Moncher, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Moncher
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Tobey Montgomery
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bishop JW Macklin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Moran
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chancellor Elihu Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis McGuire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faith Chao
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Gregory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mayer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Charles Fischer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Dan Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sowell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Crick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wortham Fears
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darla Cuadra
Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Romines
Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/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 Patten Education Foundation
How much does Patten Education Foundation give each year?
Patten Education Foundation gave $472K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Patten Education Foundation?
Patten Education Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Patten Education Foundation?
Patten Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Patten Education Foundation operate?
Patten Education Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Patten Education Foundation's EIN?
Patten Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1570130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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