Pahara Institute Inc
Pahara Institute strengthens and sustains values-driven leaders who are transforming public education so that every child is prepared to lead a free and fulfilling life.
Pahara Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Pahara Institute Inc gave $12.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12.6M), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,584,139
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,584,139
- Median grant
- $12,584,139
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pahara Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lone Rock Foundation ($12.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 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 $12.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Rock Foundation Conifer, CO | General Support | $12,584,139 |
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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 | — | $5,594,565 | $16,583,821 | $12,584,139 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $11,278,036 | $9,032,212 | $6,955,950 | — | — | $37,348 |
| 2023 | $9,233,689 | $7,692,422 | $6,733,878 | — | — | $80,268 |
| 2022 | $8,148,090 | $3,036,100 | $5,554,194 | — | — | $46,855 |
| 2021 | $10,746,378 | $8,678,500 | $3,763,087 | — | — | $3,307 |
| 2020 | $6,092,797 | $4,942,615 | $3,520,200 | — | — | $6,355 |
| 2019 | $4,353,395 | $3,511,338 | $5,028,275 | — | — | $4,058 |
About Pahara Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pahara Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Covina, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pahara Institute Inc is led by Johanna Kristean Dragon, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Johanna Kristean Dragon
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$491K (2024) → $251K (2025)
Diane Tavenner
Board Chair
Director & President → Director & Board Chair, 2024
Director & Board Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Cobb
Director
Director A & O → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Vazquez
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Jessie Woolley-Wilson
Secretary
Director A & O → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Eugene Wade (2019–2024) — Treasurer, Secretary & Director
- Former: Frances Messano (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Idrissa Simmonds (2019–2024) — Chief of Network Effect
- Former: Kimberly Smith (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Reed Hastings (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Traci Dove (2019–2024) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Neela Rathinasamy (2022–2024) — Vice President of Data & Systems
- Former: Adam Falkner (2023–2024) — Vice President of Design
- Former: Peter Reiling (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sidney Smith (2019–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Kriste Dragon (2020–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Shawna Wells (2022–2023) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Allen Anderson (2023) — Vice President of Selection
- Former: Elizabeth Choi (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Mackenzie Scott-Weathers (2019–2021) — Director of Operations & Strategy
- Former: Pricilla Perez-Sujo (2021) — Director of Data Analytics
- Former: Brandon Malmberg (2019–2020) — Director of Network & Selection
- Former: Jennifer Brandon (2019–2020) — COO
- Former: Adria Goodson (2019) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Saamra Mekuria-Grillo (2019) — Treasurer & COO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $251K, to Johanna Kristean Dragon (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pahara Institute Inc
How much does Pahara Institute Inc give each year?
Pahara Institute Inc gave $12.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Pahara Institute Inc?
Pahara Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Covina, CA.
Where does Pahara Institute Inc operate?
Pahara Institute Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Pahara Institute Inc's EIN?
Pahara Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5141625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work Pahara Institute Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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