The Patton Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Georgia · EIN 58-2579831 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$83K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Church of Columbus | Columbus, GA | Missions, Operatons, Education | $31,900 |
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra | Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $10,000 |
| Columbus State University Foundation | Columbus, GA | Honor Scholarships, Operations | $5,000 |
| Mercer University Foundation | Macon, GA | Education, Operations | $5,000 |
| Tulane University Fund | New Orleans, LA | Education, Operations | $5,000 |
| National Infantry Musuem Foundation | Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $2,500 |
| Columbus Museum | Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Foundation | Hillsdale, MI | Education, Operations | $2,000 |
| Love Worth Finding Ministries | Memphis, TN | Missions, Operations | $2,000 |
| Pathway to Victory | Dallas, TX | Missions, Education | $2,000 |
| Youth Orchestra Columbus Georgia | Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $1,500 |
| Brookstone Annual Fund | Columbus, GA | Education. Operations | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Chapel | Leesburg, VA | Eduation, Operations | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Columbus GA | Columbus, GA | Missions, Operations | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Missions | $1,000 |
| Historic Columbus | Columbus, GA | Education, Historic Preservation | $1,000 |
| InTouch Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Missions, Operations | $1,000 |
| Living Grace Church | Columbus, GA | Missions, Operations | $1,000 |
| Muscogee County Library Foundation | Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $1,000 |
| Open Door Community House | Columbus, GA | Missions, Operation | $1,000 |
| RiverCenter | Columbus, GA | Education, Operations | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Missions | $1,000 |
| United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley | Columbus, GA | Charity Projects, Operations | $1,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission | Columbus, GA | Charity Projects, Operations | $1,000 |
| St Luke Church of Columbus | Columbus, GA | Missions | $500 |
| Midtown Inc | Columbus, GA | Operations | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,550 | 26 |
| 2024 | $49,900 | 16 |
| 2023 | $22,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349101709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2579831
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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