Patton M for Charities

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 25-6170579

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

-24.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+0.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patton M for Charities reported a distributable amount of $227K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Pennsylvania $814K (88%)

Virginia $50K (5%)

District of Columbia $27K (3%)

Nebraska $21K (2%)

Massachusetts $9K (1%)

Missouri $3K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Massachusetts Missouri Nebraska Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaBostonButlerCarnegieChadds FordCranberryCranberry TownshipDuquesneFleetwoodFreeportGreensburgGreensburg PaIndianaKittanningLancasterLincolnMarsMurrysvilleN HuntingdonPhiladelphia

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Havin ($15,000), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($15,000), Ymca ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS BOSTON, MA	GENERAL OPERATING	$9,000
THE SALVATION ARMY ALEXANDRIA, VA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
CAMP CADET FLEETWOOD, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$3,000
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH OF KITTANNING KITTANNING, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
GIRL SCOUTS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER OF ARMSTRONG CO KITTANNING, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$6,000
PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY KITTANNING, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
LIFESTEPS KITTANNING, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
HAVIN KITTANNING, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Patton M for Charities fund?

The foundation primarily funds general operating expenses for grantees across multiple sectors including human services, education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking.

How do I apply for a grant from Patton M for Charities?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 24 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $163,100 (2024) • Typical award range: $1,000–$15,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: $15,000 (General Operating) • Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County: $10,000 (General Operating) • Operation Warm: $10,000 (General Operating)

Where does Patton M for Charities make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Nebraska.

What size grants does Patton M for Charities award?

In 2024, Patton M for Charities awarded 19 grants totaling $163K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Patton M for Charities required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Patton M for Charities reported a distributable amount of $227K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.