Paths to Freedom is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $164K. Net investment income was $135K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$164K
+57.9% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+57.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paths to Freedom reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Paths to Freedom
Based on IRS filings
Paths to Freedom is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $164K. Net investment income was $135K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,834,448 | $1,751,218 | $1,647,908 |
| Revenue | $249,984 | $30,217 | $-37,564 |
| Expenses | $176,784 | $115,093 | $94,303 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $164,250 | $104,000 | $85,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $135,351 | $41,404 | $34,467 |
| Distributable Amount | $90,580 | $82,937 | $90,989 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Davis House Child Advocacy Center ($137,000), Impact Youth Outreach ($13,000), Serve and Protect ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAVIS HOUSE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER FRANKLIN, TN | Support services for children who have experienced abuse | $137,000 |
| IMPACT YOUTH OUTREACH Madison, TN | To facilitate positive relationships with inner city, at-risk youth through mentorship, scholarship, and educational programming that encourages growth, post-secondary success, and maximizes offered opportunities. | $13,000 |
| SERVE AND PROTECT Franklin, TN | To provide services to first responders and safety professionals who have experienced PTSD or other mental health challenges. The goal is to provide access to resources that will promote healing, wellness, and resilience. To educate and advocate on behalf of those who are in need and raise awareness about the importance of addressing PTSD in the first responder community. | $10,000 |
| OZ ARTS NASHVILLE Nashville, TN | To support the creation, development and presentation of significant performing and visual art works by leading artists whose contribution influences the advancement of their field. Through performances, exhibitions, and community events, OZ Arts focuses on producing and presenting the work of local and visiting artists who reflect our diverse society, utilize new artistic forms and technology in creative ways, and provide opportunities for meaningful engagement with audiences, students and cultural and civic leaders. | $4,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICAH BERG | President | 2 | — |
| JAKOB DWYER | Secretary | 2 | — |
| RYAN OLIN | Treasurer | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paths to Freedom?
Paths to Freedom is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NASHVILLE, TN. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Paths to Freedom?
As of 2024, Paths to Freedom holds $1.8M in total assets with $250K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $164K in 2024.
Where does Paths to Freedom operate?
Paths to Freedom has awarded grants in Florida, Tennessee.
What size grants does Paths to Freedom award?
In 2024, Paths to Freedom awarded 4 grants totaling $164K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Paths to Freedom required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Paths to Freedom reported a distributable amount of $91K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Paths to Freedom's EIN?
Paths to Freedom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4029399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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