Patton M for Charities
Patton M for Charities is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1983. Also known as the Margaret M Patton Trust UW, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with a primary focus on general operating support for charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$163K
-23.4% YoY
Grant Count
19
-24.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+0.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general operating expenses for grantees across multiple sectors including human services, education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,097,677
- Total Revenue: $251,508
- Total Expenses: $239,658
- Net Income: $11,850
- Staff: 1 employee
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $110,064
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $141,444
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,097,677 | $4,085,699 | $3,080,046 |
| Revenue | $251,508 | $1,267,597 | $158,114 |
| Expenses | $239,658 | $263,882 | $260,004 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $183,523 | $232,266 | $222,662 |
| Net Investment Income | $219,443 | $1,236,668 | $123,208 |
| Distributable Amount | $226,871 | $192,356 | $209,459 |
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
107 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNY MELLON N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $51,058 |
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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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