Pate Foundation
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 75-6036779 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | C PATRICK PATE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1227 W MAGNOLIA STE 420, FORT WORTH TX 76104 |
| Phone | 8179229566 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING WITH THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE REQUESTED AND AN EXPLANATION OF THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE SHOULD INCLUDE RECENT TRANSCRIPTS, PHOTO AND PERSONAL REFERENCES. EDUCATIONAL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GRADES, EXTRA-CURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CIVIC ACTIVITIES, MORAL CHARACTER AND FINANCIAL NEED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO SON OR DAUGHTER OF ANY EMPLOYEE OF TEXAS REFINERY CORPORATION OR ITS RELATED COMPANIES CAN BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tcu Harris School of Nursing | Fort Worth, TX | For nursing education funding | $50,000 |
| Unt School of Music | Denton, TX | For music education funding | $20,000 |
| Trinity Valley School | Fort Worth, TX | For classroom funding | $17,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | Fort Worth, TX | For assistance to indigent families | $15,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Fort Worth, TX | For assistance to indigent families | $15,000 |
| Cooks Children Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | For specialized programs for children and families | $13,500 |
| Ft Worth Sparc | Fort Worth, TX | For funding of after school programs | $12,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ft Worth | Fort Worth, TX | For supporting kids in the local communtiy | $10,000 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | Rockwall, TX | For assistance in service dog training | $10,000 |
| Ach Child & Family Service | Fort Worth, TX | For assistance to indigent families | $7,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | For assistance to indigent families | $7,000 |
| Wings of Hope | Cleburne, TX | For funding of STEM education | $7,000 |
| Ft Worth Animal Care Unit | Fort Worth, TX | For funding of medical wing | $5,000 |
| Project 4031 | Fort Worth, TX | For funding of families in hospice care | $4,000 |
| Hope Farm | Fort Worth, TX | For assistance and support of fatherless boys | $3,000 |
| Literacy United | Fort Worth, TX | For assistance in enhancing literacy skills | $3,000 |
| Act for Justice | Fort Worth, TX | For funding and assistance to local violence and crime | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $184,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104348
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6036779
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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