The Pattison Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 31-6205148

The Pattison Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $349K in total assets. In 2024, it made $6K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $30K.

Key facts about The Pattison Foundation

EIN: 31-6205148
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Total assets: $348,545

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How The Pattison Foundation gives

Giving grew 30% from 2020 to 2023. Method
In 2024 it paid out 26% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$349K

+7.7% YoY

Revenue

$43K

+156.9% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$6K

-80.5% YoY

Expenses

$18K

-55.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pattison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Pattison Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $113K (100%)

States

Ohio

Cities

Batavia

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$348,545	$323,718	$347,433
Revenue	$43,018	$16,746	$979
Expenses	$17,964	$40,372	$38,532
Qualifying Distributions	$6,205	$31,786	$31,755
Net Investment Income	$30,437	$10,252	$2,707
Distributable Amount	$24,303	$20,740	$22,552

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Fifth Third Bank N a	Co-Trustee	1	$7,602
Lewis Gatch	Co-Trustee	1	—
Suzanne Zesch	Co-Trustee	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is The Pattison Foundation?

As of 2024, The Pattison Foundation holds $349K in total assets with $43K in annual revenue.

Where does The Pattison Foundation operate?

The Pattison Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.

How much is The Pattison Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Pattison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.