Pathway Initiative Inc
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Pathway Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Pathway Initiative Inc gave $342K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $342,082
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $114,027
- +45.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $142,832
- Total assets
- $21,144
- -77.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pathway Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Boston Immigrant Advancement ($191K). Together the top 3 received $342K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $313K (2023) to $342K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Boston Immigrant Advancement Boston, MA | — | $190,600 |
| City of Boston Successlink Boston, MA | — | $142,832 |
| Boston After School and Beyond Boston, MA | — | $8,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,144 | $323,288 | $422,080 | $342,082 | 3 |
| 2023 | $93,817 | $324,478 | $230,661 | $312,907 | 4 |
About Pathway Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pathway Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $342K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pathway Initiative Inc is led by Lawrence Mensah, CEO on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence Mensah
CEO
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Enna Jimenez
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Schaefer
General Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelley Gurley (2023) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $17K, to Lawrence Mensah (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Pathway Initiative Inc
How much does Pathway Initiative Inc give each year?
Pathway Initiative Inc gave $342K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $313K across 4 grants.
What is Pathway Initiative Inc's typical grant size?
Pathway Initiative Inc's median grant in 2024 was $142,832, and its average grant was $114,027, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pathway Initiative Inc give grants?
Pathway Initiative Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
How large is Pathway Initiative Inc?
Pathway Initiative Inc reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $323K.
What is Pathway Initiative Inc?
Pathway Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Pathway Initiative Inc's EIN?
Pathway Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2950396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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