Phillips E Patton Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySpearfish, South Dakota · EIN 54-1715989 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$61K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,637
Total assets$908K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,029 and $10,000.
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
57% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat One | Spearfish, SD | Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Change the Air Foundation | Freehold, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Duluth Area Family YMCA | Duluth, MN | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Black Hills State University Foundation | Spearfish, SD | Unrestricted | $5,637 |
| Hobo's Healing Heart | Spearfish, SD | Unrestricted | $2,800 |
| Youth With a Mission | Salem, OR | Unrestricted | $2,029 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $665 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,131 | 7 |
| 2024 | $30,450 | 10 |
| 2023 | $39,829 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103948
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1715989
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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