Patterson Family Foundation Inc
Patterson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations serving Atlanta and elsewhere, with 99% of grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
Patterson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Patterson Family Foundation Inc gave $561K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Georgia. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $560,889
- +118.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,464
- +98.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $16,157,680
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Patterson Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing asks applicants to submit a one- or two-page letter of inquiry in writing rather than call or email. It requires a minimum two-year period between approved grant requests from the same group or organization, while noting that this does not prevent the foundation from proactively giving to previously funded organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Grant requests must be received in writing 30 days before the next board meeting.
- Deadline
- Grant requests must be received in writing 30 days before the next board meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Patterson Family Foundation
Mailing address: 3715 Northside Pkwynw Bld 300 715, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 869-9180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patterson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Inc ($75K). Together the top 10 received $396K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 242 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The listed large grants were to organizations in Atlanta.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Patterson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 40 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2023) to $561K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $561K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Inc Atlanta, GA | Capital Expense Fund | $75,000 |
| Trinity Community Ministries Inc Atlanta, GA | Restoration Model | $65,000 |
| City of Refuge Inc Atlanta, GA | Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | to support Rebuilding the Pavilion | $40,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc Atlanta, GA | Atlanta's Garden Gateway Campaign | $30,000 |
| Create Your Dreams Inc Atlanta, GA | Five Core Programs | $30,000 |
| Ignatius House Atlanta, GA | Center for Spiritual Wellness | $25,000 |
| Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc Atlanta, GA | Ambassador Program & Night of Impact Event | $25,000 |
| Respite Care Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | $16,157,680 | $1,079,452 | $808,957 | $560,889 | 45 | $756,386 | $1,040,241 | $854,141 |
| 2023 | $15,887,185 | $825,551 | $524,803 | $257,205 | 41 | $451,563 | $4,692,164 | $720,263 |
| 2022 | $15,586,387 | $9,738,142 | $466,897 | $294,849 | 47 | $427,992 | $3,119,648 | $423,559 |
| 2021 | $6,315,142 | $1,757,919 | $437,096 | $295,030 | 48 | $396,168 | $1,716,182 | $437,423 |
| 2020 | $4,994,319 | $571,509 | $455,768 | $340,855 | 61 | — | $722,882 | $389,998 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patterson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $854K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and education-related programs, community services, youth development, caregiver support, and cultural or environmental amenities.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Trinity Community Ministries says it helps homeless men regain control of their lives and return to their communities as mentors and leaders. City of Refuge says it offers life-saving resources and life-building tools to people in Atlanta living on the margin. Create Your Dreams describes its work as nurturing the talents and dreams of children in underserved Atlanta areas. KIPP Metro Atlanta Collaborative says it works with families and communities to create academically excellent schools. Respite Care Atlanta says it provides respite care to cognitively challenged individuals and support to caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $560,889. Grants ranged from $50 to $75,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest awards were $75,000 to Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School for its Capital Expense Fund; $65,000 to Trinity Community Ministries for its Restoration Model; $50,000 each to City of Refuge for infrastructure and capacity building and Ron Clark Academy for its Alumni Gap Scholarship Fund; and $40,000 to Chastain Park Conservancy to support rebuilding the pavilion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn Patterson as director and executive director; John Solon Patterson, Joseph Peter Patterson, Nancy Patterson, and Solon P Patterson as directors; and Marianna R Patterson as secretary, treasurer, and director. Solon P Patterson is also listed as president.
Patterson Family Foundation Inc is led by Carolyn Patterson, Director & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Patterson
Director & Executive Director
Trustee → Trustee & Executive Director, 2022
Trustee & Executive Director → Director & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Solon P Patterson
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Solon Patterson
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Peter Patterson
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianna R Patterson
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Patterson
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Carolyn Patterson (dir, Exec Dir).
Frequently asked questions about Patterson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Patterson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Patterson Family Foundation Inc gave $561K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $257K across 41 grants.
What is Patterson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Patterson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $12,464, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patterson Family Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Patterson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Patterson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (27 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Patterson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Patterson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are Patterson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Patterson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Inc ($75,000), Trinity Community Ministries Inc ($65,508 across 3 grants) and City of Refuge Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Patterson Family Foundation Inc?
Patterson Family Foundation Inc reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $756K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $854K (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 does Patterson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and education-related programs, community services, youth development, caregiver support, and cultural or environmental amenities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patterson Family Foundation Inc?
The filing asks applicants to submit a one- or two-page letter of inquiry in writing rather than call or email. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Patterson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Patterson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2145618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Patterson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/patterson-family-foundation-inc-morg_759b064e4f994de0a014ca6934b5a983
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