Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust
TIMOTHY AND SHEILA PATTON FAMILY is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 62 grants totaling $4,818,033 to charitable organizations.
Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust gave $4.8M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), top state Colorado. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,818,033
- +208.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,710
- +133.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $28,559,969
- -8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (23 of 62, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 455, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Phone: (734) 213-5528
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Augustine Institute Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 250 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest reported shares went to Colorado (23%), Oklahoma (21%), Michigan (16%), Texas (12%), and Virginia (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 62 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $76K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 317% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $4.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustine Institute Inc Greenwood Village, CO | Charitable - General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Life Collective Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable - General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| 40 Days for Life Bryan, TX | Charitable - General Operating | $250,000 |
| Live Action Arlington, VA | Charitable - General Operating | $250,000 |
| Sidewalk Advocates for Life Allen, TX | Charitable - General Operating | $250,000 |
| Students for Life of America Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable - General Operating | $250,000 |
| Holy Childhood of Jesus Harbor Springs Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable - General Operating | $150,000 |
| Act Xxix Detroit, MI | Charitable - General Operating | $100,000 |
| Catholic Vote Education Fund Carmel, IN | Charitable - General Operating | $100,000 |
| Holy Cross College Inc Notre Dame, IN | Charitable - General Operating | $100,000 |
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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 | $28,559,969 | $3,119,587 | $4,923,463 | $4,818,033 | 62 | $4,839,033 | $1,620,623 | $1,525,744 |
| 2023 | $31,353,487 | $4,320,365 | $1,739,575 | $1,562,033 | 47 | $1,568,033 | $1,528,351 | $1,290,643 |
| 2022 | $32,235,990 | $3,081,525 | $1,727,439 | $1,087,133 | 36 | $1,101,383 | $2,674,698 | $1,525,857 |
| 2021 | $26,804,877 | $8,162,716 | $3,144,918 | $2,520,250 | 49 | $2,524,700 | $2,609,119 | $1,603,793 |
| 2020 | $25,783,142 | $10,755,093 | $1,956,320 | $1,418,833 | 56 | — | $2,512,452 | $1,004,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Students for Life of America says it works to empower and equip people to take part in a human-rights movement and provide resources to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. Sidewalk Advocates for Life describes a program that trains volunteers to offer life-affirming alternatives outside abortion facilities, while 40 Days for Life describes community education, outreach, prayer, and peaceful vigils.
Other grantees describe missions related to Catholic teaching and education. Holy Cross College identifies itself as a Catholic residential liberal arts college, and the National Eucharistic Congress says it promotes and supports Catholic teachings and endeavors. His Eye Is on the Sparrow says it provides homes and services for people with developmental disabilities in a Christian family environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $4,818,033. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest were $1,000,000 each to Augustine Institute Inc. and Life Collective Inc.; $250,000 each to 40 Days for Life, Live Action, Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and Students for Life of America; and $150,000 to Holy Childhood of Jesus Harbor Springs. Act XXIX received $100,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy J. Patton and Sheila A. Patton as trustees.
Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheila A. Patton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Patton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 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.
Frequently asked questions about Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust
How much does Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust gave $4.8M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 47 grants.
What is Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $77,710, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust that year got $76K on average.
Where does Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's top state is Colorado, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (21%) and Michigan (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (9 grants), Harbor Springs, MI (3 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Augustine Institute Inc ($1,000,000), Life Collective Inc ($1,000,000) and 40 Days for Life ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust?
Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust reported $28.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6453265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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