Archerpatterson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Archerpatterson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$101,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$717,604
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,000 | 15 | $674,441 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 16 | $687,188 |
| 2025 | $101,000 | 18 | $717,604 |
How to apply
Archerpatterson Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Archerpatterson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 8 | $44,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kala Art Institute | Generalgeneral | $25,000 |
| Creative Santa Fe | General | $15,000 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts | General | $12,000 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | General | $8,000 |
| Ensemble Music New Mexico (Chatter) | General | $6,000 |
| Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests | General | $4,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center New Hampshire | General | $4,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | General | $3,000 |
| Evanston Environmental Association | General | $3,000 |
| Friends of Wood Memorial Library System | General | $3,000 |
| Girls Inc | General | $3,000 |
| New Mexico Environmental Health Association | General | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | General | $3,000 |
| Connecticut College | General | $2,000 |
| Wamu - American University Radio | General | $2,000 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | General | $1,000 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Center Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Prudence Patterson Lake
- James D'wolf Patterson
- F David Lake Jr
- Janis Patterson
Questions people ask
Does Archerpatterson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Archerpatterson Family Foundation give?
$101,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Archerpatterson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Prudence Patterson Lake (President and Director), James D'wolf Patterson (Vp,treasuer,secy & Dir), F David Lake Jr (Director) and Janis Patterson (Director).
What does Archerpatterson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.