Pathways Foundation
Pathways Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K.
Pathways Foundation at a glance
In short: Pathways Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $8,621
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,874
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $81,364
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Pathways Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Next Step Foundation ($3K).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,621), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,621 |
| Next Step Foundation Culver City, CA | Tuition Assistance | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,364 | $90,025 | $8,661 | $8,621 | 3 | $8,661 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pathways Foundation is led by Walt Becker, President on the 2022 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Walt Becker
President
New on the 2022 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Pathways Foundation
How much does Pathways Foundation give each year?
Pathways Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Pathways Foundation's typical grant size?
Pathways Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,874, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pathways Foundation give grants?
Pathways Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Pathways Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Pathways Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance" (3 grants).
How large is Pathways Foundation?
Pathways Foundation reported $81K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $90K.
What is Pathways Foundation's EIN?
Pathways Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-2043722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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