Patterson Barclay Memorial Foundation Inc
Patterson Barclay Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation incorporated in 1953 and granted charitable status in November 1957. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, the foundation operates as an independent private foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.3M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$522K
-3.2% YoY
Grant Count
13
+18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide giving for Christian organizations and for higher, secondary, and other education. The foundation also makes grants to health, social service and youth agencies, arts and culture, and environmental organizations.
Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Health
- Social & Human Services
- Religion
Grantmaking
The foundation made 10 grants in 2024. In addition to unrestricted grants, the foundation administers the Jack and Julie Allen Scholarship Fund, Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, and Family Support Fund.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $500,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding geographically in Alabama and Georgia, with additional focus on South Carolina and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,259,905
- Total Revenues: $832,512
- Total Expenses: $707,997
- Investment Income and Dividends: $196,902
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,135,390
- Total Giving: $539,000
- Income: $2,465,566
The foundation has zero employees and operates as a staffed foundation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,259,905 | $13,135,390 | $13,613,099 |
| Revenue | $832,512 | $222,847 | $303,791 |
| Expenses | $707,997 | $705,556 | $629,441 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $627,928 | $640,713 | $476,492 |
| Net Investment Income | $758,843 | $159,704 | $239,942 |
| Distributable Amount | $727,856 | $649,131 | $629,329 |
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
61 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
Frederick W. Patterson is reported as the foundation's major donor.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Patterson Allen | Dir, Trustee, Vice Chairperson | 10 | — |
| Hugh Allen | Trustee, Chairman | 10 | — |
| Jack W Allen | Trustee, Sec, Treas | 10 | — |
| Wade Allen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Zachary Allen | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In December 2024, the foundation made a significant grant to Samaritan's Purse specifically designated for Hurricane Helene Relief efforts, demonstrating responsiveness to emergency humanitarian needs.
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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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