PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO ASSIST ALABAMA CITIZENS IN OBTAINING SKILLS, CREDENTIALS, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS THAT LEAD TO GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS THAT IMPACT AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$990K
Annual Giving
$312K
Grant Count
13
Avg Grant Size
$24K
About Paths for Success Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Paths for Success Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MONTGOMERY, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $990K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $312K. Net investment income was $133K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $990,268 | $1,224,747 | $987,219 |
| Revenue | $911,221 | $111,223 | $49,383 |
| Expenses | $1,733,677 | $43,087 | $51,629 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $132,834 | $67,073 | $49,283 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Auburn University ($111,946), Trenholm State Community College ($59,437), John C Calhoun State Junior College ($23,801).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $111,946 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $7,000 |
| TRENHOLM STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTGOMERY, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $59,437 |
| SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUSCALOOSA, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $17,367 |
| BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE JASPER, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $15,150 |
| JOHN C CALHOUN STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE DECAUTUR, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $23,801 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PHENIX CITY, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $17,557 |
| COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BREWTON, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $11,807 |
| DRAKE STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE HUNTSVILLE, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $9,105 |
| GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GADSDEN, AL | TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF PATHS FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION | $20,112 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIMMY BAKER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ANGELA CONNER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JON BARGANIER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JERRY GRISSOM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HUGH TOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LARRY NORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| NEAL WADE | PRESIDENET | 2 | — |
| GREG COCHRAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE JORDAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| TERRY MITCHELL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| PATTY HUGHSTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $130,333 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paths for Success Foundation?
Paths for Success Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MONTGOMERY, AL. It holds $990K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Paths for Success Foundation?
As of 2024, Paths for Success Foundation holds $990K in total assets with $911K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $312K in 2024.
Where does Paths for Success Foundation operate?
Paths for Success Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama.
What size grants does Paths for Success Foundation award?
In 2024, Paths for Success Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $312K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Paths for Success Foundation's EIN?
Paths for Success Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1167317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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