Patterson Family Foundation Inc
Patterson Family Foundation Inc is a private family-led foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. The foundation extends the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to strengthening rural communities through strategic grantmaking and collaborative initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.2M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$561K
+118.1% YoY
Grant Count
45
+9.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+98.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: "Working together to help rural communities thrive."
The foundation's work is organized around four interconnected priorities:
Economic Opportunity – Building resilient rural economies with diverse and stable career opportunities, attracting and retaining talent, and strengthening local and regional economies.
Education – Ensuring all students receive high-quality education that prepares them for future success, recognizing education as central to thriving communities.
Healthcare – Supporting access to quality healthcare services in rural areas.
Community Engagement – Working with local leaders, businesses, and organizations to invest in areas that matter most to rural communities.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations working to improve education, healthcare, and economic opportunity in rural communities.
Grant Range
$25,000 to $75,000 (typical awards)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is geographically focused on assisting Kansas and western Missouri counties with fewer than 50,000 residents.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $15.9 million to $17 million (as of 2023)
Annual Giving: $451,000 to $560,000
Total Revenue: $825,000 to $826,000 (2023)
Total Expenses: $524,000 to $525,000 (2023)
Giving Rate: 2.9%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,157,680 | $15,887,185 | $15,586,387 |
| Revenue | $1,079,452 | $825,551 | $9,738,142 |
| Expenses | $808,957 | $524,803 | $466,897 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $756,386 | $451,563 | $427,992 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,040,241 | $4,692,164 | $3,119,648 |
| Distributable Amount | $854,141 | $720,263 | $423,559 |
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
231 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
- Solon P Patterson – President
- Carolyn Patterson – Trustee, Executive Director
- John Solon Patterson – Trustee
- Joseph Peter Patterson – Trustee
- Marianna R Patterson – Secretary, Treasurer
- Nancy Patterson – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Patterson | dir, Exec Dir | 16 | $25,000 |
| John Solon Patterson | Dir | 4 | — |
| Joseph Peter Patterson | Dir | 4 | — |
| Marianna R Patterson | Sec, Treas, Dir | 4 | — |
| Nancy Patterson | Dir | 2 | — |
| Solon P Patterson | Pres, Dir | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Patterson Family Foundation awarded $420,000 to Garden City Community College
Patterson Foundation announces Q1 grant awards - Patterson FoundationThe foundation awarded $75,000 to fund scholarships for University of the Virgin Islands students
The Patterson Family Foundation Awards $75,000 to Fund Scholarships for UniversityThe Patterson Family Foundation donated $75,000 for Lincoln Teacher Scholarships at Lincoln University
Patterson Foundation announces Q1 grant awards - Patterson FoundationRKAP (Rural Kansas Agricultural Partnership) received a $381,000 grant to expand rural workforce development initiatives
RKAP awarded $381,000 grant from Patterson Family Foundation to expand ruralSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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