The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Suwanee, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $197K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $5K.
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc gave $15K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,600
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,433
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $196,665
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Festival of Books-Humanities Tennessee ($4K). Together the top 6 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $22K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Festival of Books-Humanities Tennessee Nashville, TN | Educational | $3,500 |
| The Open Book-Univ of South Carolina Columbia, SC | Educational | $3,000 |
| Forgotten Paws Rescue Acworth, GA | Animal Rescue | $2,500 |
| John Updike Society Bloomington, IL | Educational | $2,000 |
| Liz E's Pekingese Benton, AR | Animal Rescue | $1,800 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge Freeport, FL | Animal Rescue | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $196,665 | $8,272 | $19,148 | $14,600 | 6 | $15,550 | $4,830 | $23,195 |
| 2023 | $207,541 | $9,672 | $24,092 | $18,400 | 7 | $23,600 | $6,836 | $19,342 |
| 2022 | $221,961 | $5,598 | $25,901 | $22,000 | 8 | $22,200 | $2,600 | $19,489 |
| 2021 | $242,473 | $17,647 | $21,036 | $17,500 | 9 | $17,675 | $14,996 | $21,567 |
| 2020 | $245,787 | $11,736 | $18,430 | $16,000 | 9 | — | $9,666 | $17,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Gaye S. Patton, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gaye S. Patton
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Surber
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Shawna Theriault
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $2K (2024)
John M. Patton MD
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Shawna Theriault (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc gave $15K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 7 grants.
What is The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,433, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Tennessee, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (21%) and Georgia (17%).
Does The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants) and "Animal Rescue" (3 grants).
Who are The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Festival of Books-Humanities Tennessee ($3,500), The Open Book-Univ of South Carolina ($3,000) and Forgotten Paws Rescue ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc?
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc reported $197K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The John and Gaye Patton Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1890638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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