GF Patterson Trust
Accepts applications
GF Patterson Trust is a private foundation in Paris, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.7 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,367 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $105,367 | 20 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 21 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tamra Inman PO Box 400, Paris, IL 61944 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 465-4154 |
| What to submit | Appications are available at prospect bank of paris |
| Deadlines | April 17 |
| Restrictions | Limited to edgar county residents for graduate or undergraduate education |
What GF Patterson Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $70,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Prospect Bank
Questions people ask
Does GF Patterson Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 17.
How much does GF Patterson Trust give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs GF Patterson Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Prospect Bank (Trustee).
What does GF Patterson Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.