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Patterson Family Foundation

Kansas City, Missouri  ·  EIN 207550081  ·  Private foundation

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Patterson Family Foundation has awarded $10.9M across 511 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2020. Its largest grant on record went to American Royal Assoc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$10.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$399.8M
Total assets
511
Grants tracked
2020
Most recent grant

What Patterson Family Foundation funds

Patterson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, health care, economic development, community improvement.

K-12 EducationHealth CareEconomic DevelopmentCommunity Improvement

Populations it has supported include rural communities.

rural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Patterson Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Royal Assoc
1ST OF 4 ANNUAL PLEDGES - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Kansas City, MO$2.5M2020
The Pembroke Hill School
2ND OF 4 PAYMENTS ON PLEDGE
Kansas City, MO$1.0M2020
Ku Endowment Association
KS PANDEMIC VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE PROGRAM
Lawrence, KS$1.0M2020
Northpoint Foundation Kansas City Covid-19 Kc Task Force
COVID-19-RELATED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Riverside, MO$375K2020
American Royal Assoc
2020 JUNIOR PREMIUM LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Kansas City, MO$329K2020
Kdhe Bureau of Water
JTM STRATEGIC ADVISORS - DIRECT SHIPPED MASKS, GLOVES
Topeka, KS$219K2020
Healthy Nevada
2021 - 1ST YR OF 3 YR GRANT
Nevada, MO$218K2020
First Hand Foundation
HEALTHE COMMUNITIES - ST. SABINA
Kansas City, MO$200K2020
Rural Education and Workforce Alliance
SMALL RURAL BUSINESS PANDEMIC RELIEF
Dodge City, KS$158K2020
The Ellis Foundation
81 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Fort Scott, KS$157K2020
High Plains Heritage Foundation
SEWARD COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS PANDEMIC RELIEF
Liberal, KS$152K2020
Harper County Health Foundation
SENIOR PROTECTION AT ACCC DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Anthony, KS$138K2020
Harper County
SMALL RURAL BUSINESS PANDEMIC RELIEF
Anthony, KS$120K2020
Newton Healthcare Corp
PANDEMIC HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY GRANT
Newton, KS$100K2020
Ku Endowment Association
CAROL FABIAN PROFESSORSHIP - 1ST OF 5 YR PLEDGE
Lawrence, KS$100K2020

How to apply for funding from Patterson Family Foundation

Patterson Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Patterson Family Foundation

Does Patterson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Patterson Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Patterson Family Foundation fund?
Patterson Family Foundation's grants focus on k-12 education. Recent recipients include American Royal Assoc, The Pembroke Hill School, Ku Endowment Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Patterson Family Foundation give in grants?
Patterson Family Foundation reported $10.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.9M over 511 grants.
Where is Patterson Family Foundation located?
Patterson Family Foundation is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 207550081.
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About this profile. This page is built from Patterson Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Patterson Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.