Pathways in Education Inc
Pathways in Education Inc is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its stated charitable activity is providing education solutions for disenfranchised and underserved at-risk youth.
Pathways in Education Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,367,924
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $11,312,116
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $7,959,506
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $7,976,688
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pathways in Education Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 North Halstead St Ste 210, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: (626) 683-3500
Website: https://pathwaysedu.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pathways in Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 308 grants of 310 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 recipients, California State University San Marcos and Sonoma State University, are in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Pathways in Education Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $650; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2024) to $4.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 100 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 29 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $34,191 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $3,125 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $3,125 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $3,125 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $3,125 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $3,125 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $3,125 |
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $750 |
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $750 |
| University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | Financial Assistance for University Level Courses | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,367,924 | $11,312,116 | $7,976,688 | — | — | $7,959,506 | $61,759 | $225,582 |
| 2024 | $7,828,845 | $11,892,299 | $10,990,833 | $75,941 | 100 | $10,304,757 | $66,661 | $197,845 |
| 2023 | $6,847,407 | $8,840,124 | $12,510,600 | $4,087,076 | 105 | $4,086,826 | $71,135 | $265,027 |
| 2022 | $9,975,550 | $3,657,762 | $3,141,935 | $109,125 | 73 | $109,125 | $23,210 | $427,300 |
| 2021 | $8,982,295 | $1,392,060 | $939,607 | $168,369 | 32 | — | — | $404,869 |
| 2020 | $8,540,019 | $8,112,088 | $7,188,380 | $169,750 | 26 | — | $3,974 | $323,922 |
| 2019 | $7,799,430 | $8,173,015 | $6,473,175 | $175,250 | 22 | — | $4,748 | $207,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pathways in Education Inc reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “education solutions for disenfranchised and under-served at-risk youth.” Its listed 2024 recipients include California State University San Marcos and Sonoma State University. California State University San Marcos describes its corporation’s work as providing administrative and business services to the university, including administering research and training grant awards. Sonoma State University’s Association says it supports the university’s development, its educational and cultural role in the community, and relationships with alumni.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 100 grants totaling $75,941. In 2023, it reported 105 grants totaling $4,087,076. Listed 2024 awards include $3,125 to California State University San Marcos and $3,125 to Sonoma State University; each institution appears more than once in the provided recipient listings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jamie Donahue as president; John Hall Sr and Joan Hall as vice presidents; Jodi Hall as secretary; John Hall Jr as treasurer; and Anne Devore, Mona Lee, and Traci Johnston as board members.
Pathways in Education Inc is led by Jamie Donahue, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie Donahue
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Devore
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Hall
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Hall
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hall Sr.
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hall Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Traci Johnston
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pete Lakey (2019–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 in Education Inc
How large is Pathways in Education Inc?
Pathways in Education Inc reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pathways in Education Inc fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “education solutions for disenfranchised and under-served at-risk youth.” Its listed 2024 recipients include California State University San Marcos and Sonoma State University. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pathways in Education Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Pathways in Education Inc make grants?
The listed 2024 recipients, California State University San Marcos and Sonoma State University, are in California.
What is Pathways in Education Inc's EIN?
Pathways in Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0541020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Pathways in Education Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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