Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative
To facilitate development and promote enjoyment of regional trails connecting people, communities, and nature.
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative at a glance
In short: Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,839,162
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Chelsea ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Chelsea Chelsea, MI | Build Trail | $50,000 |
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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 | $5,839,162 | $4,097,391 | $3,428,401 | $50,000 | 1 | $8,445 |
| 2024 | $5,193,614 | $3,551,917 | $4,529,560 | — | — | $15,378 |
| 2023 | $6,374,160 | $2,532,927 | $2,901,602 | — | — | $15,709 |
| 2022 | $6,633,869 | $4,196,402 | $2,099,294 | — | — | $3,093 |
| 2021 | $4,436,306 | $2,820,236 | $1,843,868 | — | — | $55,213 |
| 2020 | $3,494,796 | $1,878,322 | $2,138,618 | — | — | $4,876 |
About Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative is led by Christine Stead, Board Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Stead
Board Chair
Executive Com. Member → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Borgsdorf
Board of Director
Executive Com. Member → Board of Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Deck
Board of Director
Executive Com Member → Executive Com. Member, 2022
Executive Com. Member → Board of Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lew Kidder
Board of Director
Executive Com. Member → Board of Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Sanderson
Board of Director
Executive Com. Member → Board of Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wozniak
Board of Director
Executive Com. Member → Board of Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Dimond
Board of Director
Executive Com. Member → Board of Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Wixson
Board of Director
Executive Com. Member → Board of Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coy Vaughn Left July
Board of Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Profit
Board of Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Bonfiglio
Board of Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mackenzie Wisniewski
Chief of Sta
Assistant Director → Ast Director, 2022
Ast Director → Chief of Sta, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$81K (2021) → $102K (2025)
Christopher Hamp
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$73K (2022) → $120K (2025)
Erik Stahlhandske
Vice Chair
Executive Com. Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Newman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurence O'Connell
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lufkin Left Jan
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Paisley Left June
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Coy Vaughn (2020–2024) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Susan Faulkner (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Susie Paisley (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Bart Hammer (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Becky Murillo (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Mark Drow (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Matt Pegouskie (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Melissa Sundermann (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Mike Casey (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Paul Wiklanski (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Peter Feeney (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Robert Stephens (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Tim Eder (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Jeff Hardcastle Left (2023) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Matt Wixson Joined (2023) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Jeff Hardcastle (2020–2022) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Catherine Juon Left (2022) — Member
- Former: Lisa Wozniak Joined (2022) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Marc Keezer Left (2022) — Member
- Former: Nancy Hedberg Left (2022) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Paul Dimond Joined (2022) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Ray Pittman Left (2022) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Roy Townsend Left (2022) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Terry Turner Left (2022) — Member
- Former: Al Newman (2020–2021) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Catherine Juon (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Marc Keezer (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Nancy Hedberg (2020–2021) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Ray Pittman (2020–2021) — Executive Com. Member
- Former: Roy Townsend (2020–2021) — Executive Com Member
- Former: Terry Turner (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $120K, to Christopher Hamp (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative
How much does Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative give each year?
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative?
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative?
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ann Arbor, MI. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative operate?
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative's EIN?
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1605735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
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