Pattee Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Pattee Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Monmouth, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $670,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$670,000
- Assets$49.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 2 | $46.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 8 | $47.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 9 | $49.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marcum A Spears 51 Public Square PO Box 647, Monmouth, IL 61462 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 734-5105 |
| What to submit | Grant applicants must be 501c3 organizations or otherwise tax exempt to qualify for grants (i.e. a governmental entity). |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $2.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jamieson Community Center | Community Enhancement | $670,000 |
| Warren County Fair Agricultural Ass | New Pavilion | $625,000 |
| Buchanan Center for the Arts | Building Enhancement | $465,000 |
| City of Monmouth | Econmic Development and Community Enhancement | $160,000 |
| Central Warren County FPD | Structural Improvements | $150,000 |
| Monmouth Park District | Park Enhancement | $125,000 |
| American Legion Auxilary | Roof | $25,000 |
| United School District | Playground Enhancement | $15,000 |
| Maple City Field of Dreams | Field Improvement | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matt Defenbaugh
- Marcum A Spears
- Alice J Defenbaugh
- Jennifer Kinneer
- Donald G Spears
- Daniel Defenbaugh
- Ann V Bergren
- Dana A Spears
Questions people ask
Does Pattee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pattee Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Pattee Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Matt Defenbaugh (Vice President), Marcum A Spears (President), Alice J Defenbaugh (Vice President) and Jennifer Kinneer (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.