Pathnote Foundation Inc
Pathnote Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the application information on that filing should not be treated as current.
Pathnote Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pathnote Foundation Inc gave $460K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $46K), top state Alabama. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $460,000
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $46,000
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Primary geography
- Alabama (43% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pathnote Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing listed Tarn Faulkner as the application contact. It listed forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Tarn Faulkner
Mailing address: 2901 W Beltline Hwy, Suite 201, Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 273-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pathnote Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Southern Poverty Law Center ($200K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 26 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2022 grant dollars were reported by recipient state as Alabama (43%), Texas (22%), New York (17%), and Maryland (17%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pathnote Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2020) to $460K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Preemptive Love Coalition Hewitt, TX | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Preemptive Love Coalition Hewitt, TX | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Braver Angels New York, NY | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Braver Angels New York, NY | General Operations | $40,000 |
| National Public Radio Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $30,000 |
| National Public Radio Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $30,000 |
| National Public Radio Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,081,039 | $494,621 | $460,000 | 10 | $460,000 | $541,494 | $200,809 |
| 2021 | $3,761,162 | $697,306 | $513,097 | $460,000 | 10 | $460,000 | $144,209 | $240,283 |
| 2020 | $3,576,951 | $1,191,027 | $453,958 | $425,000 | 6 | — | $662,069 | $165,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pathnote Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $201K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations whose stated work included racial justice and human rights, reducing social polarization and strengthening civil society, and program support for other recipients.
The Southern Poverty Law Center describes itself as working to advance racial justice, dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights. Braver Angels describes its mission as studying and strengthening civil society, with work focused on reducing social polarization.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $460,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $40,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to the Southern Poverty Law Center, $50,000 to Preemptive Love Coalition, $40,000 to Braver Angels, and $30,000 to National Public Radio. Some recipients received multiple grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Tarn Faulkner, Karen Faulkner, and John F. Suby as directors.
Pathnote Foundation Inc's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John F. Suby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Faulkner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tarn Faulkner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Pathnote Foundation Inc
How much does Pathnote Foundation Inc give each year?
Pathnote Foundation Inc gave $460K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $460K across 10 grants.
What is Pathnote Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pathnote Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $40,000, and its average grant was $46,000, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pathnote Foundation Inc give grants?
Pathnote Foundation Inc's top state is Alabama, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (22%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants), Montgomery, AL (2 grants), Hewitt, TX (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Pathnote Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Pathnote Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are Pathnote Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pathnote Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Southern Poverty Law Center ($200,000 across 2 grants), Preemptive Love Coalition ($100,000 across 2 grants) and Braver Angels ($80,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Pathnote Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations whose stated work included racial justice and human rights, reducing social polarization and strengthening civil society, and program support for other recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pathnote Foundation Inc?
The 2022 filing listed Tarn Faulkner as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Pathnote Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Pathnote Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $201K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pathnote Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pathnote Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0927994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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