Pact Inc is a 501(c)(3) international nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in 1971, Pact operates as a global NGO with experience in more than 60 countries. The organization builds empowered communities, governments, and private institutions that give people an opportunity for a better life. Pact is recognized as a global leader in human development, delivering solutions that are rooted in evidence and driven by data.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$73.5M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$24.9M
+13.9% YoY
Grant Count
19
-17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.3M
+37.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Pact's mission is to build empowered communities, governments and private institutions that give people an opportunity for a better life. The organization's vision is thriving, resilient and engaged communities leading their own development.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Capacity development
- Public health
- Governance
- Environmental sustainability
- Energy
- Livelihoods
- Women's empowerment
- Mining communities
- Microfinance
- Human development
Program Examples:
- Zambia Integrated Health Project: Improving health outcomes through access to high-quality, client-centered HIV, TB/HIV, and maternal newborn child health services
- Engage Ukraine Project: Supporting civil society with increased citizen awareness and engagement in civic activities, including wartime response efforts
- Ukraine Public Health Systems Recovery & Resilience initiatives
Grantmaking
Pact functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services. Typical grant awards range from $5,500 to $20,885,404.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pact operates in nearly 40 to 59 countries across multiple regions, with particular activity in:
- Africa (including Zambia and Ethiopia)
- Eastern Europe (including Ukraine)
- Southeast Asia (including Myanmar)
- Latin America
Primary geographic focus areas for grantmaking include the District of Columbia, Virginia, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $73,467,013
- Total Revenues: $181,807,813
- Total Expenses: $178,633,191
- Total Giving: $80,958,822
- Number of Employees: 184
Historical Data (2023):
- Revenue: $156M
- Expenses: $154M
- Total Assets: $66.7M
- Total Liabilities: $55.2M
Rating: Pact holds an 88% score and Three-Star rating, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, impact measurement, and leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $73,467,013 | $66,694,066 | $41,999,550 |
| Revenue | $181,807,813 | $156,310,078 | $160,551,430 |
| Expenses | $178,633,191 | $154,133,583 | $160,334,830 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $563,277 | $256,814 | $67,801 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Dennis Vega
Fundraising Contact: Molly Derrick, Director, Integrated Communications
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY NGUNZE | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JAMES DONOVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MUSA MWENYE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE DAHL THRU 0924 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROLINA ROJAS-HAYES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK FITZGERALD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TEWODROS MELESSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OKSANA RUDA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW KASHANGAKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELLEN VARNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HEIDI KUJAWA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE ANSTEY | PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 6/24) | 40 | $467,310 |
| MARIA BARTON | GC & CHIEF ETHICS & COMPLIANCE OFF. | 40 | $280,373 |
| SAMANTHA E BARBEE | CFO (THRU 4/24) | 40 | $277,714 |
| ZEWUD DEBEBE THRU 824 | CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER | 40 | $262,355 |
| CRISTINE BETTERS | SVP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $290,931 |
| MICHELE LAIRD | SR. VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS | 40 | $284,986 |
| MARILYN G SANGIWA | VP, GLOBAL HEALTH | 40 | $218,300 |
| GEORGE MASON INGRAM | VP, GOVERNANCE | 40 | $183,115 |
| JENNIFER A MULIK | SR DIR., PROJECT DIR. ACHIEVE | 40 | $210,455 |
| ROGER-MARK VALDEZ DE SOUZA - VP | SUSTAINABLE MARKETS | 40 | $232,351 |
| SABINE JOUKES THRU 1123 | COUNTRY DIRECTOR, CAMBODIA | 40 | $270,574 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Pact received a grant to promote peacebuilding activities in Ethiopia
Pact receives grant to promote peacebuilding activities in Ethiopia | PactThe organization has been active in Ukraine, supporting civil society and public health systems recovery during wartime
Pact continues to expand its work in energy access, with staff bringing clean energy solutions to communities in Myanmar
Contact Information
Address: 1140 3rd Street NE, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 466-5666
Website: www.pactworld.org
EIN: 13-2702768
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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