Patterson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Patterson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tupelo, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $215,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $90,000. 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$215,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$251,864
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $182,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $45,000 | 3 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $56,900 | 6 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $182,500 | 8 | $462,035 |
| 2025 | $215,000 | 8 | $251,864 |
How to apply
Patterson Family Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Patterson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6 | $160,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Outreach | Missionary | $90,000 |
| Church Missions Network | Missionary | $30,000 |
| Sanctuary Hospice House | Hospice care | $25,000 |
| Neverthirst | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Delta Streets Academy | Education | $20,000 |
| Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic | Counseling | $10,000 |
| New Beginnings | Adoption services | $10,000 |
| Blue Mountain College | Secondary education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren Patterson
- Samantha Fikes
- Hardin Patterson
- Craig Fikes
- Taylor Fikes
- Garmon Fikes
Questions people ask
Does Patterson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patterson Family Foundation Inc give?
$215,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Patterson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lauren Patterson (Director), Samantha Fikes (Director), Hardin Patterson (Director) and Craig Fikes (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Patterson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.