Patti's Way is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $52K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$52K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$17K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patti's Way reported a distributable amount of $566 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Patti's Way
Based on IRS filings
Patti's Way is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $248 | $2,697 |
| Revenue | $65,778 | $90,962 | $-12,431 |
| Expenses | $66,026 | $93,411 | $208,744 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $66,026 | $93,411 | $207,966 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $2 |
| Distributable Amount | $566 | $217 | $4,907 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gold Youth Arts Organization Inc ($25,025), Youth Dynamics ($25,000), Girl Scouts Troop 415 ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 415 INGLEWOOD, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| GOLD YOUTH ARTS ORGANIZATION INC LEMON GROVE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,025 |
| YOUTH DYNAMICS BURLINGTON, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patti's Way?
Patti's Way is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Patti's Way operate?
Patti's Way has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Florida, Washington.
What size grants does Patti's Way award?
In 2024, Patti's Way awarded 3 grants totaling $52K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Patti's Way required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Patti's Way reported a distributable amount of $566 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Patti's Way's EIN?
Patti's Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1475450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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