Archer-Patterson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4374037 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$101K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$718K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kala Art Institute | Berkeley, CA | Generalgeneral | $25,000 |
| Creative Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | General | $15,000 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts | Santa Fe, NM | General | $12,000 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Washington, DC | General | $8,000 |
| Ensemble Music New Mexico (Chatter) | Albuquerque, NM | General | $6,000 |
| Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests | Concord, NH | General | $4,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center New Hampshire | Holderness, NH | General | $4,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Aspen, CO | General | $3,000 |
| Evanston Environmental Association | Evanston, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Friends of Wood Memorial Library System | South Windsor, CT | General | $3,000 |
| Girls Inc | Denver, CO | General | $3,000 |
| New Mexico Environmental Health Association | Albuquerque, NM | General | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | Santa Fe, NM | General | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | Santa Fe, NM | General | $3,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | General | $2,000 |
| Wamu - American University Radio | Washington, DC | General | $2,000 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | Albuquerque, NM | General | $1,000 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Center Inc | Espanola, NM | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $56,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349104821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4374037
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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