WI Patterson Charitable Fund
WI Patterson Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with general operating support among the stated purposes.
WI Patterson Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: WI Patterson Charitable Fund gave $325K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,118
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,021
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,240,725
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to WI Patterson Charitable Fund
- How to Apply
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The fund does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Harold Balk with a letter outlining the proposed use of grant proceeds, state whether the applicant is organized as a nonprofit under applicable state law, and enclose a copy of the IRS determination letter. Grants are limited to Allegheny County, Pennsylvania charities.
- Review Cycle
- Trustees review applications quarterly for consideration within the fund’s fiscal year.
- Deadline
- Trustees review applications quarterly for consideration within the fund’s fiscal year.
- Contact
Application contact: Harold Balk
Mailing address: 354 Hunt Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (412) 980-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WI Patterson Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh ($61K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 272 grants of 277 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing states that grants are limited to Allegheny County, Pennsylvania charities. The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
How WI Patterson Charitable Fund gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% 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 $303K (2021) to $325K (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $61,224 |
| UPMC Childrens Hospital Foundation Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $20,000 |
| East End Cooperative Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $10,000 |
| Every Child Inc Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $10,000 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $10,000 |
| Roots of Faith Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $8,394 |
| 412 Food Rescue Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $5,000 |
| Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall Various, PA | Cash-General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,240,725 | $156,454 | $424,099 | $325,118 | 54 | $371,366 | $111,152 | $319,570 |
| 2024 | $5,508,370 | $714,646 | $395,809 | $309,500 | 55 | $352,495 | $671,332 | $288,445 |
| 2023 | $5,194,533 | $30,947 | $392,700 | $310,990 | 53 | $351,255 | $96,469 | $280,225 |
| 2022 | $5,595,181 | $239,483 | $395,534 | $311,314 | 53 | $350,346 | $198,416 | $313,343 |
| 2021 | $5,719,480 | $481,571 | $393,700 | $303,189 | 62 | — | $430,937 | $304,794 |
| 2020 | $5,630,683 | $182,091 | $431,167 | $313,374 | 1 | — | $134,182 | $288,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WI Patterson Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $320K 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 fund is provided. Its grants support organizations whose work includes literacy, child welfare and mental health services, food assistance, and arts and culture. For example, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh describes its mission as fostering literacy, enabling exploration, and creating connections with neighbors; Every Child Inc. says it provides child welfare and mental health services to families and children with special needs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 54 grants totaling $325,118. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $61,224, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $61,224 to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and $20,000 to UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Other grants of $10,000 went to East End Cooperative, Every Child Inc., Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, Light of Life Rescue Mission, and Roots of Faith. The listed purposes for these grants were cash-general operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy L. Rackoff, Todd T. Jordan, and Harold Balk as trustees.
WI Patterson Charitable Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harold Balk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $17K (2025)
Nancy L. Rackoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $17K (2025)
Todd T. Jordan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $17K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to Nancy L Rackoff (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about WI Patterson Charitable Fund
How much does WI Patterson Charitable Fund give each year?
WI Patterson Charitable Fund gave $325K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $310K across 55 grants.
What is WI Patterson Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
WI Patterson Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,021, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WI Patterson Charitable Fund give grants?
WI Patterson Charitable Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does WI Patterson Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of WI Patterson Charitable Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WI Patterson Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
WI Patterson Charitable Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh ($61,224), UPMC Childrens Hospital Foundation ($20,000) and East End Cooperative ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is WI Patterson Charitable Fund?
WI Patterson Charitable Fund reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does WI Patterson Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its grants support organizations whose work includes literacy, child welfare and mental health services, food assistance, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WI Patterson Charitable Fund?
The fund does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WI Patterson Charitable Fund's EIN?
WI Patterson Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6028639. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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