Pasadena Educational Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker PASADENA, CA EIN: 23-7149451 Website

THE PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS WORKING TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY IN ALL PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PUSD) SCHOOLS.

Key facts about Pasadena Educational Foundation

EIN: 23-7149451
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $845,184
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $845,184
Median grant: $845,184
Total assets: $10,474,361
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Next open deadline: October 31, 2026 (Teacher Grants)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.5M

+0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$845K

-44.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$845K

-44.7% YoY

About Pasadena Educational Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Pasadena Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PASADENA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $845K. Net investment income was $320K.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $6.4M (100%)

States

California

Cities

Pasadena

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,474,361	$10,455,494	$9,742,843
Revenue	$5,076,581	$5,819,367	$6,068,647
Expenses	$5,232,276	$5,304,312	$5,412,983
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$319,992	$309,443	$341,008
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 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

3 open opportunities from Pasadena Educational Foundation

Foundation

College Scholarships

PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Amount

Over $290,000 distributed in 2025; $107,000 for Eaton Fire-affected students; historically distributed to 40+ Summer Enrichment students plus 40+ college-bound seniors

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Annual

Foundation

Field Trip Grants

PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Rolling (Quarterly)

Foundation

Teacher Grants

PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Amount

$325,000 total (2025-26 cycle); historically ~$200,000+ annually

Deadline

October 31, 2026

Annual

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Pasadena Unified School District ($845,184).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PASADENA, CA	SUPPORT PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRAMS. SEE SCH. I, PART IV FOR PROGRAM LISTING.	$845,184

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALMA M STOKES	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
ANGELITA MONT O'BRIEN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
CARINA JACOBS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
D BARTON DOYLE	TREASURER	10	—
DAWN CARSON O'KEEFFE	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
DEL LILE	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—
DOMINICK CORREY	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—
EIZABTH POMEROY	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
ERIK BERG	PRESIDENT	10	—
FELITA KEALING	SECRETARY	10	—
FRANCES DAYMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
GEORGE A BRUMDER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
HEATHER BACKSTROM	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JAMES PATTERSON	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JENNIFER MIYAKE-TRAPP	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JONATHAN S FUHRMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JULIA MCCALLIN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
KAREN BURGESS	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—
KARINA MONTILLA EDMONDS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LAWAYNE WILLIAMS	BOARD MEMBER	3	—
LAWTON GRAY	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LINDA MORALES	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LUISA RENGIFO-ESTRADA	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	10	—
MABELL GARCIA PAINE	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MARGUERITE ANN SNOW	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MIMI CARTER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
NIKI ELLIOTT	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
PATRICK ZARIFIAN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
RICHARD KIDD	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—
SARAH DESCHENES	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
SHARON LEFLER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
TAMERLIN J GODLEY	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
TERI RICHARDSON	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
WILL MORRIS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
WILLIAM B CREIM	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
WILLIAM E THOMSON JR	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
PATRICK CONYERS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$190,000
DAVID SPIRO	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	40	$109,699

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pasadena Educational Foundation?

Pasadena Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PASADENA, CA. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Pasadena Educational Foundation?

As of 2024, Pasadena Educational Foundation holds $10.5M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $845K in 2024.

Where does Pasadena Educational Foundation operate?

Pasadena Educational Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does Pasadena Educational Foundation award?

In 2024, Pasadena Educational Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $845K — an average of about $845K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Pasadena Educational Foundation's EIN?

Pasadena Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7149451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.