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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1014263

J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40517

Financials

$87K$53K2023$5K$25K2024$52$23K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$52$23,061-$23,009$274,177$0$274,177
December 31, 2024990-EZ$5,055$25,409-$20,354$296,596$0$296,596
December 31, 2023990-EZ$86,810$53,162$33,648$316,299$0$316,299
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Investment income
$52

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$20,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,825
Other expenses
$236

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$296,596
Total assets, end of year
$274,177
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$274,177
Cash, savings and investments
$267,677
Gross receipts
$52

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUSTY HUBBARDDIRECTOR0.25$0
JEFF JONESDIRECTOR0.25$0
JOHN CAINDIRECTOR0.25$0
JONATHAN MASSEYDIRECTOR0.25$0
TA MCKINNEYDIRECTOR0.25$0
CYRUS KIANIDIRECTOR0.25$0
TIM O'MERADIRECTOR0.25$0
KAY ROLLINSDIRECTOR0.25$0
ELIZABETH PATTERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR15$0
GIL SKILLMANPRESIDENT0.25$0
HIRSH JAINSECRETARY0.25$0
BILL SMELKOTREASURER0.25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUSTY HUBBARDDIRECTOR0.25$0
JEFF JONESDIRECTOR0.25$0
JOHN CAINDIRECTOR0.25$0
JONATHAN MASSEYDIRECTOR0.25$0
TA MCKINNEYDIRECTOR0.25$0
CYRUS KIANIDIRECTOR0.25$0
TIM O'MERADIRECTOR0.25$0
KAY ROLLINSDIRECTOR0.25$0
ELIZABETH PATTERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR15$0
GIL SKILLMANPRESIDENT0.25$0
HIRSH JAINSECRETARY0.25$0
BILL SMELKOTREASURER0.25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUSTY HUBBARDDIRECTOR0.25$0
JEFF JONESDIRECTOR0.25$0
JOHN CAINDIRECTOR0.25$0
JONATHAN MASSEYDIRECTOR0.25$0
TA MCKINNEYDIRECTOR0.25$0
CYRUS KIANIDIRECTOR0.25$0
TIM O'MERADIRECTOR0.25$0
KAY ROLLINSDIRECTOR0.25$0
ELIZABETH PATTERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR15$0
GIL SKILLMANPRESIDENT0.25$0
HIRSH JAINSECRETARY0.25$0
BILL SMELKOTREASURER0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 REDDING RD APT 9, LEXINGTON, KY 40517-2501
In care of
% JIM L FLEGLE
Signed the 990-EZ
ELIZABETH PATTERSON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(859) 621-3680
Return prepared by
YOUNG & WADLINGTON PLLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE ACADEMIC STUDY OF PERSUASION, DEBATE, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING, THE MAJOR INSTRUMENTS FOR MAKING DECISIONS AND RESOLVING DIFFERENCES IN A FREE SOCIETY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO DEBATE PROGRAMS, INSTITUTES, AND TOURNAMENTS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FELLOWS PROGRAM IS A MERIT-BASED PROGRAM HOSTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF DEBATE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN GRANTING THE TOP 12 HIGH SCHOOL DEBATORS IN THE COUNTRY WITH FULL TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S 7-WEEK SUMMER CAMP.
  • GRANTS FOR TWELVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH THE PATTERSON FELLOWS PROGRAM OR THE PATTERSON SCHOLARS PROGRAMS. THE PATTERSON FELLOWS PROGRAM IS A MERIT BASED PROGRAM. THE PATTERSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM IS A NEEDS BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUMMER DEBATE CAMPS.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
46-1014263
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$274,177
Income (IRS master file)
$52

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$52$23,061$274,177XML
990-EZDecember 2024$5,055$25,409$296,596XML
990-EZDecember 2023$86,810$53,162$316,299XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1014263).

Questions about J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC is 46-1014263.
Is J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does J W PATTERSON FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $52, expenses of $23,061 and total assets of $274,177 at year end.

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