William R Patrick Foundation
The William R Patrick Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It made 23 grants totaling $140,500 in 2024, all to recipients in Nebraska, and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
William R Patrick Foundation at a glance
In short: William R Patrick Foundation gave $141K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Nebraska. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,500
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,109
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,436,354
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% 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 William R Patrick Foundation
- 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: 8701 West Dodge Road 408, Omaha, NE 68114-3429
Phone: (402) 393-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William R Patrick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Child Saving Institute ($10K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William R Patrick Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $124K (2023) to $141K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Saving Institute Omaha, NE | Cadac/LMHP | $10,000 |
| Joslyn Castle & Gardens Omaha, NE | General | $10,000 |
| Mosaic Omaha, NE | General | $10,000 |
| Hope Center Inc Omaha, NE | General | $8,500 |
| Respect Omaha, NE | Interactive & Educational Theater Productions | $8,500 |
| Allplay Foundation Inc Omaha, NE | General | $7,500 |
| Casting for Recovery Omaha, NE | General | $7,500 |
| Nebraska Adaptive Sports Omaha, NE | Generalsoftball Tournement | $7,500 |
| Partnership 4 Kids Omaha, NE | General | $7,500 |
| CASA for Douglas County Omaha, NE | General | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,436,354 | $265,554 | $201,419 | $140,500 | 23 | $140,500 | $246,821 | $135,388 |
| 2023 | $2,372,219 | $188,374 | $170,581 | $124,000 | 19 | $124,000 | $148,761 | $129,976 |
| 2022 | $2,354,426 | $173,093 | $198,739 | $139,500 | 19 | $139,500 | $130,983 | $128,786 |
| 2021 | $2,380,072 | $205,002 | $182,804 | $135,500 | 20 | $135,500 | $162,943 | $138,557 |
| 2020 | $2,357,874 | $77,503 | $184,988 | $134,125 | 20 | — | $55,963 | $132,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William R Patrick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes supporting people with disabilities (Mosaic), guiding students from preschool through graduation (Partnership 4 Kids), and training volunteer advocates for children affected by abuse or neglect (CASA for Douglas County). Other recipients describe work in cancer-family support, performing arts and arts education, environmental stewardship, and public-library advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $140,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It made 19 grants totaling $124,000 in 2023 and 19 grants totaling $139,500 in 2022.
Among the 2024 grants, Child Saving Institute, Joslyn Castle & Gardens, and Mosaic each received $10,000. Hope Center Inc. and RESPECT each received $8,500; AllPlay Foundation, Casting for Recovery, Nebraska Adaptive Sports, Partnership 4 Kids, and CASA for Douglas County each received $7,500. Angels Among Us received $7,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elisabeth B Liakos as president and director; Michael J Matukewicz as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Linda H Lovgren as vice president and director.
William R Patrick Foundation is led by Elisabeth B. Liakos, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisabeth B. Liakos
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda H. Lovgren
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael J. Matukewicz
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
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 William R Patrick Foundation
How much does William R Patrick Foundation give each year?
William R Patrick Foundation gave $141K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 19 grants.
What is William R Patrick Foundation's typical grant size?
William R Patrick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,109, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William R Patrick Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does William R Patrick Foundation give grants?
William R Patrick Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (22 grants).
Does William R Patrick Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of William R Patrick Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William R Patrick Foundation's largest grantees?
William R Patrick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Child Saving Institute ($10,000), Joslyn Castle & Gardens ($10,000) and Mosaic ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William R Patrick Foundation?
William R Patrick Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William R Patrick Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William R Patrick 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 William R Patrick Foundation's EIN?
William R Patrick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3712016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William R Patrick 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 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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William R Patrick Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-r-patrick-foundation-morg_bb7c08706ea3467ea8c22f29de800798
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