Pangea Giving
Pangea Giving supports grassroots organizations globally to improve the well-being of their communities through engaged giving.
Pangea Giving at a glance
In short: Pangea Giving gave $346K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $173K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $345,943
- +4224.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $172,972
- +2062.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $172,972
- Primary geography
- Washington (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Pangea Giving funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Global Washington ($337K). Together the top 2 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $346K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $346K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Washington Seatle, WA | Transfer net assets due to merger | $336,943 |
| Shanta Foundation Durango, CO | Women's rights | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $102,415 | $456,341 | $345,943 | 2 | $1,392 |
| 2022 | $344,729 | $226,743 | $137,213 | $8,000 | 1 | $418 |
| 2021 | $277,386 | $143,263 | $156,606 | $19,500 | 2 | $2,616 |
| 2020 | $275,339 | $160,250 | $149,715 | $111,410 | Total only | $1,337 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Pangea Giving
Based on IRS filings
Pangea Giving is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $346K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pangea Giving is led by Janet Pearson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Janet Pearson
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia McInturff
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sola
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walt Adam
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Rice
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Ho
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Toly
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Williamson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Silver
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anne Sivley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maryann Ness (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Pangea Giving
How much does Pangea Giving give each year?
Pangea Giving gave $346K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is Pangea Giving?
Pangea Giving is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA.
Where does Pangea Giving operate?
Pangea Giving has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Washington.
What is Pangea Giving's EIN?
Pangea Giving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2060541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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