The Patterson Family Foundation
The Patterson Family Foundation is a family-led private foundation based in an individual recipient, Missouri. Its mission is “Working together to help rural communities thrive,” and it supports rural communities in Kansas and western Missouri through grantmaking and collaborative initiatives focused on health care, education, and economic opportunity.
The Patterson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Patterson Family Foundation gave $57.4M across 262 grants in 2024 (avg $219K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,408,956
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 262
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $219,118
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $99,500
- Total assets
- $1,527,300,170
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Patterson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website describes a process involving eligibility review for Grants Portal registration, a Letter of Intent, an invitation to submit a full application, and application review. Applicants must be eligible nonprofit organizations, public school districts, government entities, or sponsored organizations, and must be located in or directly serve an eligible Kansas or western Missouri county or community. The website says projects with at least 25% of their total budget secured and clear evaluation and sustainability plans receive priority consideration. Full applications include a project plan, budget, and supporting documents. The website describes program, operations, equipment, and capital grants; it notes that capital grants are highly competitive and have a longer review cycle.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 cycle deadlines have passed. The website listed LOI deadlines of February 18 and May 13, 2026, and full application deadlines of April 3 and June 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 cycle deadlines have passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Wyandotte St 301, Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: (833) 614-2450
Website: https://pattersonfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Patterson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kansas Association of Community Foundations ($11.3M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $24.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($832,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
632 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 214 grants of 632 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it focuses on Kansas and western Missouri counties with populations of fewer than 50,000 residents. Its 2024 filing shows 83% of grant dollars going to recipients in Kansas and 17% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 262 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Patterson Family Foundation gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31.9M (2022) to $57.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 262 grants totaling $57.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Association of Community Foundations Washington, KS | Community Foundation Program Grant | $9,000,000 |
| Kansas Association of Child Care Resources Salina, KS | Child Care Home Based Providers Program | $2,500,000 |
| Kansas Association of Community Foundations Washington, KS | Community Foundation Program Grant | $2,256,425 |
| Eisenhower Foundation Abilene, KS | I Like Ike Education Center Campaign | $2,000,000 |
| Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Kansas City, MO | Thriving rural program grant - 5th of 5 annual installments | $1,800,000 |
| Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association Linn, MO | Rural Community Paramedicine Program | $1,500,000 |
| First Hand Foundation Kansas City, MO | Legacy Operational Grant | $1,108,900 |
| Avila University Kansas City, MO | Patterson legacy scholarship (JLP) scholarship - installment 1 of 2 | $1,000,000 |
| Greater Northwest KS Community Foundation Bird City, KS | Rural Childcare Grant | $1,000,000 |
| Kansas Leadership Center Wichita, KS | Community Foundation Leadership Program, Installment 1 of 2 | $1,000,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,527,300,170 | $206,307,740 | $73,537,366 | $57,408,956 | 262 | $120,756,315 | $55,786,558 | $70,820,126 |
| 2023 | $1,394,530,238 | $211,204,262 | $63,224,152 | $51,322,857 | 301 | $53,344,144 | $26,013,992 | $65,608,967 |
| 2022 | $1,246,549,158 | $14,332,622 | $37,755,392 | $31,888,384 | 69 | $32,655,777 | $11,206,471 | $63,303,484 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patterson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “Working together to help rural communities thrive.” Its website describes work in health care, education, and economic opportunity, including efforts related to jobs, workforce development, educational opportunities, and access to health services. It primarily offers funding to 501(c)(3) organizations serving rural counties in Kansas and western Missouri.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. The Kansas Association of Community Foundations says its mission is to strengthen and promote community philanthropy and improve quality of life in Kansas communities. The Eisenhower Foundation says it works to champion Dwight D. Eisenhower’s legacy and inspire leadership, character, and service. The Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association says it represents pre-hospital emergency care providers and provides education intended to improve patient care and outcomes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 262 grants totaling $57,408,956. Grants ranged from $250 to $9,000,000, with a median of $99,500. In 2023, it reported 301 grants totaling $51,322,857; in 2022, it reported 69 grants totaling $31,888,384.
Notable 2024 awards included $9,000,000 and $2,256,425 to the Kansas Association of Community Foundations for community foundation program grants; $2,500,000 to the Kansas Association of Child Care Resources for a child care home-based providers program; $2,000,000 to the Eisenhower Foundation for its I Like Ike Education Center campaign; and $1,800,000 to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences for the fifth annual installment of a Thriving Rural program grant. Other awards included $1,500,000 to the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association for a rural community paramedicine program and $1,000,000 to Washburn University for workforce development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lindsey Patterson Smith as secretary and board chair; Kevin Prine as president, CEO, and secretary; Clay Patterson and William Patterson as directors; Cortney Patterson Barton as secretary; Maureen Evans as treasurer; and Maria Flynn as president and CEO.
The Patterson Family Foundation is led by Kevin Prine, President, CEO & Secretary on every filing since 2023; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Prine
President, CEO & Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $233K (2024)
Maria Flynn
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Lindsey Patterson Smith
Secretary & Board Chair
President → Secretary & Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Clay Patterson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Patterson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cortney Patterson Barton
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Evans
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $233K, to Kevin Prine (President, CEO, Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Patterson Family Foundation
How much does The Patterson Family Foundation give each year?
The Patterson Family Foundation gave $57.4M across 262 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51.3M across 301 grants.
What is The Patterson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Patterson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $99,500, and its average grant was $219,118, across 262 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Patterson Family Foundation give grants?
The Patterson Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (18 grants), Wichita, KS (7 grants), Fort Scott, KS (6 grants) and Manhattan, KS (5 grants).
Does The Patterson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Patterson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 262) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Rural Child Care Program Grant" (65 grants), "Rural Workforce Development Program Grant" (47 grants) and "Rural EMS 2024 Program Grant" (34 grants).
Who are The Patterson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Patterson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kansas Association of Community Foundations ($11,306,425 across 3 grants), Kansas Association of Child Care Resources ($2,500,000) and Eisenhower Foundation ($2,150,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($832,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Patterson Family Foundation?
The Patterson Family Foundation reported $1.5B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Patterson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “Working together to help rural communities thrive.” Its website describes work in health care, education, and economic opportunity, including efforts related to jobs, workforce development, educational opportunities, and access to health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Patterson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Patterson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Patterson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6714807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Patterson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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