Christopher Patterson
The data on this page comes from a financial disclosure filed by Christopher Patterson, who was picked to be: Regional Administrator, Department of Housing and Urban Development in March, 2025. It is part of a collection of thousands of ethics documents ProPublica has been collecting from across the Trump administration.
Roles Outside Government
Officials are required to disclose paid or unpaid positions they hold or recently held outside the federal government, including roles as officer, director, trustee or employee. (Form 278e, Part 1)
Employment Assets
Officials are required to disclose assets associated with their employment, including salary, retirement accounts, stocks, intellectual property and awards or prizes. (Form 278e, Part 2)
| Description | Value | Income | Income Type | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Inc. (operator of youth residential homes) | $1M - $5M | $180K | Salary | 1 | |
| Breakthrough Inc. 401(k) plan | 2 | ||||
| Amcap Fund-A | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 2.1 | ||
| Europacific Growth Fund-A | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 2.2 | ||
| The Income Fund of America-A | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 2.3 | ||
| The investment Company of America | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 2.4 | ||
| New Perspective Fund-A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 2.5 | ||
| The Growth Fund of America-A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 2.6 | ||
| SteadFast Supported Living Inc (Community Residential Services Provider) | $500K - $1M | $60,000 | Salary | 3 | |
| Washington Trust Bank, 401k Plan: | 4 | ||||
| U.S. Brokerage Money Market Account (cash) | $100K - $250K | None (or less than $201) | 4.1 | ||
| Washington Trust Bank | $5,700 | Salary | 5 |
Employment Agreements
Officials are required to disclose agreements relating to other jobs, including what will happen with any small businesses they own during government service and any continued health care coverage, planned leaves of absence, severance or bonuses. (Form 278e, Part 3)
| Organization | Agreement | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BreakThrough Inc. | I will continue to participate in this defined contribution plan. The plan sponsor continues to make contributions. (2006-01-01) | 1 | |
| Washington Trust Bank | I am in the process of rolling over this defined contribution plan. The plan sponsor ceased making contributions at my separation. (2021-09-01) | 2 |
Compensation
Officials are required to disclose the sources of any compensation above $5,000 in a year. (Form 278e, Part 4)
Spouse’s Assets
Officials are required to disclose their spouse’s assets, including salary and retirement accounts worth more than $1,000. (Form 278e, Part 5)
| Description | Value | Income | Income Type | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BreakThrough Inc., 401(k) plan: | 1 | ||||
| American Balanced Fund-A (ABALX) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 1.1 | ||
| NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND -A (ANWPX) | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 1.2 | ||
| THE GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA-A (AMECX) | $50,001 - $100K | $50,001 - $100K | 1.3 | ||
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND-A (AWSHX) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 1.4 | ||
| NEW WORLD FUND-A (NEWFX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 1.5 | ||
| THE GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA-A (AGTHX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 1.6 | ||
| THE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA-A (AIVSX) | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 1.7 | ||
| Spearhead Investments LLC (Property Management) | salary | 2 | |||
| Phenix Salon Suites (boutique salon suites) | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 2.1 | |
| Keller Williams (Legacy Group) (Realtor) | Fees | 3 | |||
| BreakThrough Inc. | $1M | salary | 4 |
Other Assets and Income
Officials are required to disclose other assets and sources of investment income belonging to them, their spouse or their dependent children. These include annuities, bonds, cash, college savings plans, farms, precious metals, real estate, stocks, trusts and wills. (Form 278e, Part 6)
| Description | Value | Income | Income Type | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Credit Union #1 (Cash) | $250K - $500K | None (or less than $201) | 1 | ||
| U.S. Credit Union #2 (Cash) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 2 | ||
| U.S. Bank #1 (Cash) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3 | ||
| U.S. Bank #2 (Cash) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 4 | ||
| UTMA/UGMA | 5 | ||||
| Fundamental Investors-A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 5.1 | ||
| The Growth Fund of America-A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 5.2 | ||
| The Income Fund of America-A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 5.3 | ||
| The investment Company of America | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 5.4 | ||
| VCSP/CollegeAmerica, 529 savings plan: | 6 | ||||
| Amcap Fund-529A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 6.1 | ||
| American Mutual Fund-529A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 6.2 | ||
| Capital World Growth and Income-529A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 6.3 | ||
| Northwestern Mutual, Whole Life | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 7 | ||
| Northwestern Mutual, Whole Life | $500K - $1M | None (or less than $201) | 8 | ||
| Northwestern Mutual, Whole Life | $500K - $1M | None (or less than $201) | 9 | ||
| Cody Investments LLC | 10 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Spokane, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 10.1 | |
| Moosehead LLC | 11 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Spokane, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 11.1 | |
| Homestead Investments LLC | 12 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Spokane, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 12.1 | |
| Bailey Investments LLC | 13 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Spokane, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 13.1 | |
| CTJ, LLC | 14 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Spokane, WA | $500K - $1M | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 14.1 | |
| Residential real estate, Kennewick, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 14.2 | |
| PLLEGACY LLC | 15 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Kennewick, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 15.1 | |
| Break-On-Through LLC | 16 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Spokane, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 16.1 | |
| 3 Legends LLC | 17 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Tacoma, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 17.1 | |
| Residential real estate, Pasco, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 17.2 | |
| Tre Amigos LLC | 18 | ||||
| Residential real estate, Spokane, WA | $250K - $500K | $15,001 - $50,000 | Rent or Royalties | 18.1 |
Liabilities
Officials are required to disclose their liabilities totaling more than $10,000, as well as any linked to their spouse or dependent children. These include mortgages, credit card debt and student loans. The interest rates and loan repayment terms are also required. (Form 278e, Part 8)
| Creditor | Description | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage | type: Mortgage (investment/rent al property), amount: $100,001 - $250,000, year-incurred: 2008, rate: 4.8, term: 30 year | 1 | |
| Penny Mac | type: Mortgage (investment/rent al property), amount: $100,001 - $250,000, year-incurred: 2009, rate: 4.62, term: 30 Year | 2 | |
| Washington Trust Bank | type: Mortgage (investment/rent al property), amount: $100,001 - $250,000, year-incurred: 2009, rate: 4.20, term: 30 year | 3 | |
| BB&T | type: Mortgage (investment/rent al property), amount: $50,001 - $100,000, year-incurred: 2013, rate: 4.00, term: 30 year | 4 | |
| Numerica Credit Union | type: Mortgage (investment/rent al property), amount: $100,001 - $250,000, year-incurred: 2019, rate: 4.42, term: 7 year | 5 | |
| Numerica Credit Union | type: Mortgage (investment/rent al property), amount: $100,001 - $250,000, year-incurred: 2019, rate: 4.08, term: 7 year | 6 |
About the Data
Most political appointees and senior officials in the executive branch are required by law to file public financial disclosure reports. These are documents that detail their financial holdings, positions they hold outside government, their spouse’s holdings, their liabilities and their recent financial transactions (such as buying or selling stock) during a defined reporting period.
The most senior officials file their disclosures with an agency called the Office of Government Ethics, and others file them with a designated ethics official within their agency. The Ethics in Government Act allows members of the public and the press to request these documents.
We’re publishing this information to give the public an important glimpse into the financial ties of a powerful and often hidden cadre of presidential appointees within the federal bureaucracy.
The main document type included in the database is the OGE Form 278e, which appointees must file when they are nominated (for Senate-confirmed appointees) or when they enter government (all others), and then annually while in the position. Another common document included is the OGE Form 278-T, also known as a periodic transaction report, which all public filers must submit within 30 days of a transaction. We are also making other ethics documents available, such as ethics agreements, certificates of divestiture and other documents we have obtained under the Ethics in Government Act.
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