Patterson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patterson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wewoka, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,985 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $38,500. 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$116,985
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$38,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,665 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 | $117,970 | 23 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $110,665 | 30 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $116,985 | 23 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
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.
What Patterson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 22 | $115,985 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ou Foundation | Support | $38,500 |
| K-9 Etc Foundation | Search and rescue dog sponsor | $25,000 |
| Wewoka Public Schools | Educational | $12,700 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Religious | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Wewoka | Religious | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church Wewoka | Religious | $5,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Seminole Nation Historical Society | Historical preservation | $3,300 |
| Wewoka Sorghum Festival | Support | $3,000 |
| SSC Educational Foundation | Support | $2,250 |
| Malchus Skateboard Ministries Association | Religious | $2,000 |
| Life Share of Oklahoma Foundation | Organ donation support | $1,000 |
| Camp Mishawaka Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Eastern Ok Jump Rope Team | Support | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Street School | Support | $500 |
| City of Wewoka | Support | $300 |
| Touchdown Club of Oklahoma | Support | $275 |
| Reed Elementary School | Educational | $250 |
| Wewoka Rotary Club | Support | $250 |
| Ok Heart Hospital Research Foundation | Support | $250 |
| Wewoka Chamber of Business & Industry | Academic jackets | $210 |
| Special Olympics | Support | $100 |
| First Baptist Church Wetumka | Religious | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Patterson
- K Paige Sheffield Sherry
Questions people ask
Does Patterson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patterson Family Foundation give?
$116,985 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Patterson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert S Patterson (Chairman) and K Paige Sheffield Sherry (Secretary).
What does Patterson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.