Patterson Family Foundation

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 47-2624221

Patterson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $246K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$246K

+64.2% YoY

Grant Count

21

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+17.3% YoY

About Patterson Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Patterson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $246K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

BROOKLYNCHICAGODODGEVILLEEASTONKANSAS CITYKINNELONLOS ANGELESMADISONNEW GLARUSNEW YORKOAK PARKRIVER FORESTWASHINGTONWHEATON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$62K$123K$185K$246K9 grants201914 grants202013 grants202112 grants202215 grants202321 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

PATTERSON FAMILY FUND$50KDRIFTLESS AREA LAND CONS…$25KENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND PO…$25KGREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEP…$25KTHE NATURAL RESOURCES FO…$25KRAINFOREST FOUNDATION US$15KCHICAGO LIGHTS$10KDELTA INSTITUTE$10KOLD GROWTH FOREST NETWORK$10KECONOMY POLICY INSTITUTE$8K

Grant Size Distribution

75 grants across all recorded years

74<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Patterson Family Fund ($50,000), Driftless Area Land Conservancy ($25,000), Environmental Law and Policy Center ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BEAT THE STREETS KINNELON, NJSUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS$5,000
CHICAGO LIGHTS CHICAGO, ILSUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES$10,000
DELTA INSTITUTE CHICAGO, ILINVESTMENT IN EMERGING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS$10,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NYMEDICAL CARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT, DISASTERS, EPIDEMICS AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION$5,000
DRIFTLESS AREA LAND CONSERVANCY DODGEVILLE, WIPROTECTION OF FARMS, FORESTS, SAVANNAS, PRAIRIES, WATERS AND WETLANDS$25,000
ECONOMY POLICY INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, WASUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT OF POLICIES AND PROPOSALS.$8,000
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER CHICAGO, ILSUPPORT MIDWEST DRIFTLESS AREA$25,000
FACE THE FUTURE CHICAGO, ILSUPPORT FOR PATIENT CARE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CRANIOFACIAL CENTER$3,000
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY CHICAGO, ILSUPPORT TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY$25,000
MIDWEST SHELTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS WHEATON, ILSUPPORT FOR HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
DARLA PATTERSONPRESIDENT2
JOHN PATTERSONVICE PRESIDENT2
EMILY PATTERSONSECRETARY2
SAM PATTERSONTREASURER2
TOM PATTERSONDIRECTOR OF CHARITABLE ACTION2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patterson Family Foundation?

Patterson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Patterson Family Foundation operate?

Patterson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Patterson Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Patterson Family Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $246K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Patterson Family Foundation's EIN?

Patterson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2624221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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