Path
Path is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington, that works to advance health access through innovation and partnerships. It describes its work as making good health more accessible in more than 70 countries by improving health care, creating affordable health products, and advancing health policies.
Path at a glance
In short: Path gave $22.8M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $529K), top state Massachusetts. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,765,327
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $529,426
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $231,332
- Total assets
- $416,111,792
- +20.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (10 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Path
- Review Cycle
- The SHIELD request lists August 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. UTC, as the proposal submission deadline.
- Deadline
- The SHIELD request lists August 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 437 N 34Th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 285-3500
Website: https://path.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Path funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $15.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
308 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 308 (24%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Path says it works in more than 70 countries. Its 2024 program descriptions cite work in countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Senegal, Ukraine, and Zambia, among others.
In 2024, the largest shares of Path’s grant dollars by recipient state went to Massachusetts (20%), Maryland (16%), the District of Columbia (15%), Indiana (13%), and Virginia (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Path open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 43 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $203K; repeat grants $628K. How we count
Medians: $126K first-time, $252K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19.8M (2020) to $30.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $22.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Chicago, IL | Global Health Programs, Product Development | $2,606,100 |
| ICF Macro Inc Reston, VA | Global Health Programs | $2,504,577 |
| Jhpiego Baltimore, MD | Africa, Amee, Global Health Programs | $1,773,479 |
| The Albert B Sabin Vaccine Institute Inc Washington, DC | Product Development | $1,579,798 |
| Clinton Health Access Initiative Boston, MA | Global Health Programs | $1,311,719 |
| Regenstrief Institute Inc Indianapolis, IN | Global Health Programs | $1,229,401 |
| JSI Research and Training Institute Inc Boston, MA | Global Health Programs | $1,175,481 |
| Childrens Hospital Boston Boston, MA | Product Development | $1,117,759 |
| Openmrs Inc Carmel, IN | Global Health Programs | $945,971 |
| Population Services International Inc Washington, DC | Global Health Programs | $896,289 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Path states that endowment interest earnings are an important funding source for new opportunities to expand its reach and impact, in accordance with its endowment spending policy.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $416,111,792 | $353,538,888 | $352,096,186 | $22,765,327 | 43 | $5,871,931 |
| 2023 | $346,497,870 | $334,114,678 | $338,574,253 | $21,997,507 | 54 | $4,822,459 |
| 2022 | $335,091,155 | $352,817,539 | $346,633,517 | $30,438,726 | 65 | $4,226,978 |
| 2021 | $307,073,332 | $343,117,586 | $335,344,629 | $24,970,209 | 77 | $9,205,357 |
| 2020 | $283,556,203 | $300,986,746 | $293,059,483 | $19,802,236 | 69 | $12,502,251 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Path’s mission is to advance health access through innovation and partnerships. Its stated values are respect, equity, integrity, impact, innovation, and collaboration.
Path reports work in global health programs and product development, as well as regional programs in Africa and Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Its 2024 program descriptions include malaria prevention and surveillance, oxygen access, primary health care, vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, and health policy. Path says its product development work spans early-stage research through licensure, quality testing, and introduction.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied health-related missions. For example, JHPIEGO says it develops health care solutions and builds providers’ skills in partnership with governments and communities; the Clinton Health Access Initiative says it works with governments and the private sector to strengthen health systems; and the Regenstrief Institute says it conducts research to improve health care quality and cost-effectiveness. Other 2024 recipients included Population Services International, whose stated mission concerns healthier lives and family planning, and VillageReach, which says it works to transform health care delivery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Path reported 43 grants totaling $22,765,327. Grant amounts ranged from $8,424 to $2,606,100, with a median of $231,332.
Among the largest grants were $2,606,100 to University of Washington for global health programs and product development; $2,504,577 to ICF Macro Inc for global health programs; $1,773,479 to JHPIEGO for Africa, AMEE, and global health programs; $1,579,798 to the Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Institute for product development; and $1,311,719 to the Clinton Health Access Initiative for global health programs. Other notable awards included $1,229,401 to Regenstrief Institute for global health programs and $1,175,481 to JSI Research and Training Institute for global health programs.
Path’s website also lists procurement opportunities, which are distinct from grants. One posted request seeks business analysis and enterprise architecture services for the SHIELD project in Pakistan, funded by Wellcome. The selected contractor would define requirements for a climate and health data services platform.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beth Galetti as chair; Frederick Were as vice chair; Sanford Melzer as secretary; and Bruce McNamer as treasurer. Listed directors are Lisa Anderson, Abayomi Sule, Lutz Hegemann, Sylvana Sinha, Carole Faig, and Joel Holsinger.
Path is led by Nikolaj Jested Gilbert Msc, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 15 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nikolaj Jested Gilbert Msc
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
$592K (2021) → $817K (2024)
Beth Galetti MBA
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Green PhD
Director & Primary Health Care
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$322K (2021) → $290K (2024)
Trad M. Hatton Ma Mhs
Director, Cen. Africa Hub & Drc Country
Country Director → Director, Cen. Africa Hub & Drc Country Program, 2022
Director, Cen. Africa Hub & Drc Country Program → Director, Cen. Africa Hub & Drc Country, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$346K (2021) → $328K (2024)
Joel Holsinger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abayomi Sule Mbbs MBA
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helena Wayth Msc
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lutz Hegemann MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvana Sinha
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Faig CPA
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Larson PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Finkelston
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raman Rao MD MBA
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley J. Birkett PhD
Glbl Hd, Bacterial & Parasitic Diseases
Global Head & Malaria Vaccines → Glbl Hd, Bacterial & Parasitic Diseases, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$347K (2020) → $396K (2024)
Sabrina L. Powers JD
Chief of Legal & Research Affairs
General Counsel → Chief of Legal & Research Affairs, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$232K (2020) → $328K (2024)
Nanthalile C. Mugala Md Mmed
Chief of Africa Region
Chief Executive-Africa Region → Chief of Africa Region, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$289K (2021) → $318K (2024)
Jessica Milman MPH
Glbl Hd, Ctr for Vac Innov & Acc
Executive Director, Strategy, Ops. & Effectiveness → Gbl. Head, Center for Vax Innov. & Access, 2023
Gbl. Head, Center for Vax Innov. & Access → Glbl Hd, Ctr for Vac Innov & Acc, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$310K (2022) → $373K (2024)
Meissa Diaw
Chief People & Diversity Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$224K (2022) → $351K (2024)
Nabeel A. Goheer PhD
Chief of Asia, Middle East & Europe
Chief of Africa → Chief of Asia, Middle East & Europe, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$207K (2022) → $328K (2024)
Heather Rae Ignatius
Chief of External Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$263K (2023) → $311K (2024)
Kammerle Schneider Eberle Mia
Chief Global Health Officer
Chief Programs & Innovation Officer → Chief Global Health Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$335K (2023) → $358K (2024)
Deborah E. Atherly
Global Head of Policy, Access & Intro.
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$349K (2024)
Margaret Elizabeth Toher
Glbl Hd, Reg, Ctr for Vac Inn & Acc
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$345K (2024)
Melanie Saville Mbbs
Chief Science Officer & Prod Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$423K (2024)
Tarryn Chesson
Program Leader, Malaria & Ntd
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$295K (2024)
Bruce McNamer JD MBA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sanford Melzer MD MBA
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Aliwa MBA
Chief of Business & Finance Officer
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Were Mbchb Mmedphd
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: John-Arne Rottingen MD PhD (2020–2023) — Msc & Mpa--Director
- Former: Philippe Guinot MBA (2020–2023) — Chief, Bus, Finance & Ops
- Former: Yehong Zhang PhD MBA (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bruce Lamont Innis Md Fidsa (2021–2023) — Global Head & Respiratory Infections
- Former: Rachel Sibande Msc (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Frederick Were Md Mmed PhD (2022–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Katya Spielberg (2023) — Gbl. Head, Integ. Port. & Finance Management
- Former: Laurie Werner Mpa (2023) — Director, Center of Dig. & Data Excellence
- Former: Lisa Anderson Pmp (2023) — Director
- Former: David C. Kaslow MD (2020–2022) — Chief Scientific Officer
- Former: David King JD (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Deanna Oppenheimer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ireena Vittal (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John O. Konz PhD (2020–2022) — Global Head of Polio
- Former: Molli M. Barnes (2020–2022) — Chief People Officer
- Former: Carla Anne Costa Sandine (2021–2022) — Chief of External Affairs
- Former: Jeffrey D. Bernson Mph Mpa (2021–2022) — Chief Programs & Innovation Officer
- Former: Jo Addy Mba Mpa (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Elaine L. Gibbons CFA (2020–2021) — Frmr Vp-Global Engmt.
- Former: Jerry Kuo MBA (2020–2021) — Chief of Strgc. Finance
- Former: David W. Fleming--Senior Vp MD (2021) — Of Public Health
- Former: Erica Jane Sessle Mphil MPH (2021) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Frederick Were (2021) — Director
- Former: Abayomi Sule (2020) — Director
- Former: Brian N. Neville (2020) — Chief of Accounting
- Former: Bruce Lamont Innis (2020) — Global Head & Respiratory Infections
- Former: David W. Fleming (2020) — Vice President - Public Health
- Former: Erica Jane Sessle (2020) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Felix Olale (2020) — Director
- Former: Helena Wayth (2020) — Director
- Former: James B. McKenna (2020) — Deputy Director
- Former: Jeffrey D. Bernson (2020) — Vice President - Tech, Analytics & Mrkt Innov.
- Former: Jo Addy (2020) — Director
- Former: Nikolaj Jested Gilbert (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Rachel Sibande (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephen B. Davis (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Trad M. Hatton (2020) — Country Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $817K, to Nikolaj Jested Gilbert MSC (President and CEO). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Path
How much does Path give each year?
Path gave $22.8M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22.0M across 54 grants.
What is Path's typical grant size?
Path's median grant in 2024 was $231,332, and its average grant was $529,426, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Path that year got $203K on average.
Where does Path give grants?
Path's top state is Massachusetts, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (16%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Path give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Path's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Global Health Programs" (22 grants), "Product Development" (11 grants) and "Global Health Programs, Product Development" (3 grants).
Who are Path's largest grantees?
Path's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington ($2,606,100), ICF Macro Inc ($2,504,577) and Jhpiego ($1,773,479), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Path?
Path reported $416.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $353.5M.
What does Path fund?
Path’s mission is to advance health access through innovation and partnerships. Its stated values are respect, equity, integrity, impact, innovation, and collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Path?
Path has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check path.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Path's EIN?
Path's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1157127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Path funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/path-morg_1552cb5ce184452da1765814a56d23ef
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