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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
+14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$552K
+118.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$552K
+118.9% YoY
About Friends of Pacer
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Pacer is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $552K. Net investment income was $548K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,244,965 | $8,932,026 | $8,371,929 |
| Revenue | $788,211 | $431,978 | $475,261 |
| Expenses | $787,693 | $453,614 | $309,863 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $547,632 | $189,516 | $228,779 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pacer Center Inc ($551,580).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PACER CENTER INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $551,580 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GUTHMANN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS NELSON | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| GRETCHEN GODFREY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATHY GRAVES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARGE GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA BRUHL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Pacer?
Friends of Pacer is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of Pacer?
As of 2024, Friends of Pacer holds $10.2M in total assets with $788K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $552K in 2024.
Where does Friends of Pacer operate?
Friends of Pacer has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Friends of Pacer award?
In 2024, Friends of Pacer awarded 1 grants totaling $552K — an average of about $552K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Pacer's EIN?
Friends of Pacer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1606822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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