The Patterson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Patterson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $57.4 million in 262 grants; the typical grant was $99,500 and the largest $9.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$57.4 million
- Number of grants262
- Typical grant$99,500
- Largest grant$9.0 million
- Assets$1.5 billion
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $51.3 million the year before.
78% of its 2024 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 | $51.3 million | 301 | $1.4 billion |
| 2024 | $57.4 million | 262 | $1.5 billion |
How to apply
The Patterson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Patterson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 201 | $47.6 million |
| Missouri | 57 | $9.5 million |
| Arkansas | 2 | $190,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $100,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Association of Community Foundations | Community foundation program grant | $9.0 million |
| Kansas Association of Child Care Resources | Child care home based providers program | $2.5 million |
| Kansas Association of Community Foundations | Community foundation program grant | $2.3 million |
| Eisenhower Foundation | I like ike education center campaign | $2.0 million |
| Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences | Thriving rural program grant - 5th of 5 annual installments | $1.8 million |
| Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association | Rural community paramedicine program | $1.5 million |
| First Hand Foundation | Legacy operational grant | $1.1 million |
| Avila University | Patterson legacy scholarship (jlp) scholarship - installment 1 of 2 | $1.0 million |
| Greater Northwest KS Community Foundation | Rural childcare grant | $1.0 million |
| Kansas Leadership Center | Community foundation leadership program, installment 1 of 2 | $1.0 million |
| Network Kansas | Home community grant | $1.0 million |
| Washburn University | Workforce development grant | $1.0 million |
| Phillips Fundamental Learning Center Inc | Ed/prg program grant | $885,354 |
| Rural Grocery Initiative | Rural grocery initiative | $850,000 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | Healthcare workforce scholarship program | $832,000 |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Community foundation capacity building program | $780,000 |
| Wichita State University Tech Foundation | Tech colleges | $770,000 |
| Center for Advanced Professional Studies | Ed/prg program grant | $750,000 |
| North Central Kansas Technical College Foundation | Tech colleges | $750,000 |
| University of Kansas School of Medicine | Rural health operations grant, hospital safety program | $629,245 |
| Kansas State University | Rural educator capacity & training grant (rural education) | $619,806 |
| Kansas Health Science Center | Thriving rural program grant - final installment | $575,620 |
| Flint Hills Technical College Foundation | Tech colleges | $405,712 |
| Great Bend Alive Inc | Thriving rural responsive grant | $394,000 |
| United School Administrators Leader Found | Ed/prg program grant | $387,500 |
| American Royal Association | 2024 junior premium livestock auction | $354,500 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Tech colleges | $334,288 |
| University of Kansas School of Medicine | Expansion of behavioral health program to focus on rural catchment | $333,334 |
| Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School Enowment Association | Tech colleges | $300,000 |
| Salina Area Technical College Education Fund | Tech colleges | $300,000 |
| The Ellis Foundation | Rural scholarships, cohort 5, installment 1 of 4 | $250,000 |
| The Ellis Foundation | Rural votech scholarships, installment 1 of 2 | $250,000 |
| The Ellis Foundation | Rural scholarships, cohort 4, installment 2 of 4 | $250,000 |
| The Ellis Foundation | Rural scholarship, cohort 2, installment 4 of 4 | $250,000 |
| The Ellis Foundation | Rural scholarship, cohort 3, installment 3 of 4 | $250,000 |
| Kansas FFA Foundation | Ed/prg program grant | $245,000 |
| Atchison-Holt Ambulance District | Rural ems program grant | $200,000 |
| Haskell County Ems | Rural ems program grant | $200,000 |
| Logan County Ems | Rural ems program grant | $200,000 |
| Phillips County Ems | Rural ems program grant | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lindsey Patterson Smith
- Kevin Prine
- Clay Patterson
- Cortney Patterson Barton
- William Patterson
- Maureen Evans
- Maria Flynn
Questions people ask
Does The Patterson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Patterson Family Foundation give?
$57.4 million in tax year 2024, across 262 grants, with a typical grant of $99,500.
Who runs The Patterson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lindsey Patterson Smith (Secretary, Board Chair), Kevin Prine (President, Ceo, Secretary), Clay Patterson (Director) and Cortney Patterson Barton (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Patterson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and human services.