Friends of Pacific Rim PTO
The organization was able to provide for science education, special ed campus improvements, credentiated assistants, fieldtrips and art programs for 1st-5th grade students
Friends of Pacific Rim PTO at a glance
In short: Friends of Pacific Rim PTO gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,894
- -88.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,894
- -88.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,894
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Pacific Rim PTO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pac Rim PTA ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $148K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pac Rim PTA Carlsbad, CA | For Pac Rim Elementary | $16,894 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $17,702 | $16,894 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $25,920 | $5,884 | $153,086 | $148,000 | 1 | $8 |
| 2023 | $173,086 | $252,977 | $294,868 | — | — | $18 |
| 2022 | $213,098 | $223,028 | $225,664 | — | — | $26 |
| 2021 | $215,543 | $110,173 | $66,357 | — | — | — |
About Friends of Pacific Rim PTO
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Pacific Rim PTO is a public charity focused on Education, based in Carlsbad, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Pacific Rim PTO is led by Ashley Andrews, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Andrews
President
Copresident → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dhara Patel
Director of Compliance
Treasurer → Director of Compliance, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Warner
Director of Personnel
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Antle
Director of Events
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Colby
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Martinsen
Fundraising Officer
President → Fundraising Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisha Harp
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karli Golde
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nanci Sowell (2021) — Financial Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Pacific Rim PTO
How much does Friends of Pacific Rim PTO give each year?
Friends of Pacific Rim PTO gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $148K across 1 grant.
What is Friends of Pacific Rim PTO?
Friends of Pacific Rim PTO is a public charity focused on Education, based in Carlsbad, CA.
Where does Friends of Pacific Rim PTO operate?
Friends of Pacific Rim PTO has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of Pacific Rim PTO's EIN?
Friends of Pacific Rim PTO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0853215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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