The Patton Foundation Inc
The Patton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $82,550 to charitable organizations.
The Patton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Patton Foundation Inc gave $83K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,550
- +65.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,175
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,800,128
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Patton Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1615 Summit Drive Unit 6, Columbus, GA 31906
Phone: (706) 888-0095
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Patton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Paul Church of Columbus ($32K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Georgia received 84% of grant dollars. Recipients in Louisiana received 6%, and those in Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Patton Foundation Inc gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 224% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul Church of Columbus Columbus, GA | Missions, Operatons, Education | $31,900 |
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Mercer University Foundation Macon, GA | Education, Operations | $5,000 |
| Tulane University Fund New Orleans, LA | Education, Operations | $5,000 |
| National Infantry Musuem Foundation Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $2,500 |
| Columbus Museum Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Foundation Hillsdale, MI | Education, Operations | $2,000 |
| Love Worth Finding Ministries Memphis, TN | Missions, Operations | $2,000 |
| Pathway to Victory Dallas, TX | Missions, Education | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,800,128 | $148,676 | $82,851 | $82,550 | 26 | $82,550 | $19,194 | $74,690 |
| 2024 | $1,443,918 | $118,802 | $50,165 | $49,900 | 16 | $49,900 | $18,802 | $59,998 |
| 2023 | $1,030,723 | $116,895 | $22,650 | $22,500 | 7 | $22,500 | $16,895 | $42,663 |
| 2022 | $750,085 | $88,306 | $25,741 | $25,500 | 5 | $25,500 | $8,607 | $34,927 |
| 2021 | $826,387 | $109,322 | $31,644 | $31,500 | 3 | $31,500 | $9,262 | $32,899 |
| 2020 | $625,534 | $108,196 | $34,418 | $34,200 | 4 | — | $8,210 | $23,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include education and operations support for institutions such as the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Columbus State University Foundation, as well as missions-related support for St Paul Church of Columbus and Love Worth Finding Ministries.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Open Door Community House says its mission is to empower low-income people in its community to realize their full potential as children of God. Valley Rescue Mission says it provides services for homeless and needy people in the community. RiverCenter describes its work as maintaining and operating a performing arts facility that provides education, arts, cultural events, and entertainment to a regional area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $82,550. Grants ranged from $150 to $31,900, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $31,900 to St Paul Church of Columbus for missions, operations, and education; $10,000 to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for education and operations; $5,000 each to Columbus State University Foundation, Mercer University Foundation, and Tulane University Fund; and $2,500 to National Infantry Museum Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert M Patton and Linda F Patton as trustees.
The Patton Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda F Patton
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M Patton
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Patton Foundation Inc
How much does The Patton Foundation Inc give each year?
The Patton Foundation Inc gave $83K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 16 grants.
What is The Patton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Patton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,175, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Patton Foundation Inc give grants?
The Patton Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (16 grants).
Does The Patton Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Patton Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education. Operations" (10 grants), "Missions, Operations" (4 grants) and "Missions" (3 grants).
Who are The Patton Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Patton Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Paul Church of Columbus ($31,900), Columbus Symphony Orchestra ($10,000) and Mercer University Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Patton Foundation Inc?
The Patton Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Patton Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Patton Foundation Inc?
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 Patton Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Patton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2579831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Patton Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Patton Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-patton-foundation-inc-morg_1b230bce889f4394b3621a5cd9c532e5
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