Wtab
Wtab is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations for purposes including propagation of Christianity and public school textbook reviews.
Wtab at a glance
In short: Wtab gave $570K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $569,782
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,899
- +37.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,375
- Total assets
- $2,649,568
- +257.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (42% 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 Wtab
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8008 Slide Road Unit 37A, Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: (806) 791-4402
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wtab funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lancaster Baptist Church ($240K). Together the top 10 received $538K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 129 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (42%), Texas (29%), Kentucky (12%), Missouri (8%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wtab open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 943% 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 $231K (2020) to $570K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $570K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Baptist Church Lancaster, CA | Propagation of Chrisianity | $240,000 |
| Maranatha Baptist Church Madisonville, KY | Propagation of Christianity | $68,890 |
| College Avenue Baptist Church Levelland, TX | Propagation of Christianity | $46,497 |
| Bible Baptist Fellowship Springfield, MO | Propagation of Christianity | $44,600 |
| First Baptist Church Whiteface, TX | Propagation of Christianity | $32,700 |
| Sovereign Love Church Longview, TX | Propagation of Christianity | $29,025 |
| Faith Free Will Baptist Church Goldboro, NC | Propagation of Christianity | $25,500 |
| Mt Abarim Baptist Missions Arlington, TX | Propagation of Christianity | $22,000 |
| Baylor Baptist Church Ennis, TX | Propagation of Christianity | $17,200 |
| Education Research Analysts Longview, TX | Public School Textbook Reviews | $12,000 |
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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 | $2,649,568 | $2,479,093 | $570,109 | $569,782 | 22 | $569,782 | $14,389 | $60,436 |
| 2023 | $740,584 | $410,897 | $490,917 | $490,780 | 26 | $490,780 | $2,512 | $41,885 |
| 2022 | $820,604 | $799,724 | $383,687 | $383,550 | 33 | $383,550 | $2,335 | $33,501 |
| 2021 | $404,567 | $313,367 | $324,924 | $324,915 | 24 | $324,924 | $1,872 | $23,550 |
| 2020 | $416,124 | $248,699 | $230,562 | $230,520 | 24 | — | $1,432 | $20,028 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wtab reported a distributable amount of $60K 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
The foundation’s listed 2024 grant purposes include propagation of Christianity and public school textbook reviews. Grants for propagation of Christianity went to churches and other organizations; the filing also lists a grant to Education Research Analysts for public school textbook reviews.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Wtab made 22 grants totaling $569,782. Grants ranged from $120 to $240,000, with a median of $6,375. Notable grants included $240,000 to Lancaster Baptist Church for propagation of Christianity; $68,890 to Maranatha Baptist Church for the same purpose; and $46,497 to College Avenue Baptist Church for the same purpose. Wtab also granted $12,000 to Education Research Analysts for public school textbook reviews.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steve Patterson as president; Dan Patterson as treasurer; Mike Patterson as secretary; and Brent Patterson, Jason Patterson, Matt Patterson, Daniel Patterson, and Luke Patterson as vice presidents.
Wtab is led by Steve Patterson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Patterson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Patterson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Patterson
Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Patterson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Patterson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Patterson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Patterson
Secretary
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Patterson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeremy Patterson (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 Wtab
How much does Wtab give each year?
Wtab gave $570K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $491K across 26 grants.
What is Wtab's typical grant size?
Wtab's median grant in 2024 was $6,375, and its average grant was $25,899, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wtab give grants?
Wtab's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (29%) and Kentucky (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Levelland, TX (2 grants) and Longview, TX (2 grants).
Does Wtab give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Wtab's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Propagation of Christianity" (20 grants).
Who are Wtab's largest grantees?
Wtab's largest 2024 grantees include Lancaster Baptist Church ($240,000), Maranatha Baptist Church ($68,890) and College Avenue Baptist Church ($46,497), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wtab?
Wtab reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $570K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wtab fund?
The foundation’s listed 2024 grant purposes include propagation of Christianity and public school textbook reviews. Grants for propagation of Christianity went to churches and other organizations; the filing also lists a grant to Education Research Analysts for public school textbook reviews. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wtab?
The foundation 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 Wtab's EIN?
Wtab's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3805865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wtab 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Wtab funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wtab-morg_0396501b679242668f9f30c7040d3407
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