About Patterson Family Foundation C/O Charles C Patterson
Working together to help rural communities thrive.
Focus Areas
Rural community developmentWorkforce development and trades trainingEntrepreneurship and small business supportCareer and technical education (CTE)K-12 educator development and teacher pipelineChildcare capacity and accessHealthcare access and rural hospital equipmentEmergency medical services (EMS)Community foundation capacity building / match programs
Who They Fund
rural communities and residentsrural workforce / tradespeoplesmall business owners and entrepreneurs in rural areas
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$15K
Total Assets
$50K
Total Revenue
$1K
Total Expenses
$480
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $15K and $15K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$15K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in TX.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
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rural residents with limited access to services (healthcare, food, transport)
Funding Style
capacity buildingplace-based / community-rootedpartnerships and collaborationworkforce development-focused
Topics
rural journalism and local news sustainabilityrural healthcare access and workforce developmenthealthy food systems and food accessrural housing solutionsrural transportation (microtransit and delivery)entrepreneurship and small business supportcareer and technical education / trades workforce training
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Recent Grants
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
Recipient
Location
Amount
Year
Purpose
OPPORTUNITIES INC
TEXARKANA, TX
$15,000
2023
DISABILITIES AID
OPPORTUNITIES INC
$15,000
TEXARKANA, TX2023
DISABILITIES AID
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Patterson Family Foundation C/O Charles C Patterson that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 3 days (Jun 29, 2026)Award: $100K – $500K
Primary and Specialty Care Access
HealthcareAccess to Care
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving communities within the Patterson Family Foundation catchment in Kansas or western Missouri and must meet the Foundation's nonprofit/government eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Round 1: registration deadline February 13, 2026; LOI deadline February 18, 2026; full application deadline April 3, 2026. Round 2: registration deadline May 6, 2026; LOI deadline May 13, 2026; full application deadline June 29, 2026.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving communities within the Patterson Family Foundation catchment in Kansas or western Missouri and must meet the Foundation's nonprofit/government eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Round 1: registration deadline February 13, 2026; LOI deadline February 18, 2026; full application deadline April 3, 2026. Round 2: registration deadline May 6, 2026; LOI deadline May 13, 2026; full application deadline June 29, 2026.
Open nowCloses in 3 days (Jun 29, 2026)Award: $100K – $750K
Healthcare Workforce Opportunities
HealthcareWorkforce Development
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving communities within the Patterson Family Foundation catchment in Kansas or western Missouri and must meet the Foundation's nonprofit/government eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Round 1: registration deadline February 13, 2026; LOI deadline February 18, 2026; full application deadline April 3, 2026. Round 2: registration deadline May 6, 2026; LOI deadline May 13, 2026; full application deadline June 29, 2026.
Open nowCloses in 3 days (Jun 29, 2026)Award: $50K – $1M
2026 Open Call Grants — Trades and Workforce Development
Economic OpportunityWorkforce DevelopmentTrades
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving communities within the Patterson Family Foundation catchment in Kansas or western Missouri and must meet the Foundation's nonprofit/government eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Round 1: registration deadline February 13, 2026; LOI deadline February 18, 2026; full application deadline April 3, 2026. Round 2: registration deadline May 6, 2026; LOI deadline May 13, 2026; full application deadline June 29, 2026.
Open nowCloses in 3 days (Jun 29, 2026)Award: $25K – $500K
2026 Open Call Grants — Innovation in Economic Opportunity
economic opportunityinnovationregional development+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be eligible organizations serving the Patterson Family Foundation catchment and propose a creative solution with potential for long-term impact and replication.
Deadline: LOI deadline February 18, 2026 for Round 1 or May 13, 2026 for Round 2; full application deadline April 3, 2026 or June 29, 2026 depending on round
Open nowCloses in 3 days (Jun 29, 2026)Award: $50K – $1M
2026 Open Call Grants — Entrepreneurship and Business Support
Economic OpportunityEntrepreneurshipBusiness Support
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving communities within the Patterson Family Foundation catchment in Kansas or western Missouri and must meet the Foundation's nonprofit/government eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Round 1: registration deadline February 13, 2026; LOI deadline February 18, 2026; full application deadline April 3, 2026. Round 2: registration deadline May 6, 2026; LOI deadline May 13, 2026; full application deadline June 29, 2026.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization located in and serving the Foundation catchment and actively engaged in workforce development.
Deadline: Past window: Sept 27–Oct 27, 2023. Check Grants Portal for current cycle.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving communities within the Patterson Family Foundation catchment in Kansas or western Missouri and must meet the Foundation's nonprofit/government eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Round 1: registration deadline February 13, 2026; LOI deadline February 18, 2026; full application deadline April 3, 2026. Round 2: registration deadline May 6, 2026; LOI deadline May 13, 2026; full application deadline June 29, 2026.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
