The Patterson Family Foundation
The Patterson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $113K.
The Patterson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Patterson Family Foundation gave $255K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,000
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,000
- +87.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,090,063
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Patterson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lanakila Pacific Foundation ($100K). Together the top 5 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 25 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Patterson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1224% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $255K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lanakila Pacific Foundation Honolulu, HI | To Support Organization's Charitable Mission | $100,000 |
| Big - Brookwood in Georgetown Georgetown, TX | To Support Disabled Inviduals with Housing and Jobs. | $50,000 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs Rockwall, TX | To support veterans and veteran dogs and provide training for service dogs | $50,000 |
| St Francis Hospice Honolulu, HI | To Support Hospice Services. | $30,000 |
| Maui Humane Society Puunene, HI | To Support Animals' Welfare. | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,090,063 | $144,612 | $263,050 | $255,000 | 5 | $255,000 | $113,332 | $254,551 |
| 2024 | $5,017,607 | $161,584 | $251,507 | $244,300 | 9 | $244,300 | $111,431 | $253,083 |
| 2023 | $5,107,530 | $149,469 | $215,534 | $191,506 | 8 | $191,506 | $97,733 | $244,295 |
| 2022 | $5,173,595 | $4,810,419 | $27,824 | $19,258 | 3 | $19,258 | $23,345 | $162,597 |
| 2021 | $391,000 | $114 | $150 | — | — | — | — | $19,258 |
| 2020 | $391,036 | $162 | $5,180 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | $19,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patterson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $255K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Patterson Family Foundation is led by Kathye Barbosa, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathye Barbosa
President & Director
Assistant Secretary & Director → Director, 2022
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim D. Patterson
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Chang
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Mar
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Chang
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jorge Barbosa (2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Kristye Perez (2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Trisha Barbosa Blake (2022) — President & Director
- Former: James A. Patterson (2020–2021) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Patterson Family Foundation
How much does The Patterson Family Foundation give each year?
The Patterson Family Foundation gave $255K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $244K across 9 grants.
What is The Patterson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Patterson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $51,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Patterson Family Foundation give grants?
The Patterson Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does The Patterson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Patterson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Patterson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Patterson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lanakila Pacific Foundation ($100,000), Big - Brookwood in Georgetown ($50,000) and Patriot Paws Service Dogs ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Patterson Family Foundation?
The Patterson Family Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $255K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Patterson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Patterson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0346079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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