Pathways Projects Institutes Limited
Pathways Projects Institutes Limited is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Pathways Projects Institutes Limited at a glance
In short: Pathways Projects Institutes Limited gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,619
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,619
- Median grant
- $1,619
- Total assets
- $58,889
- -39.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pathways Projects Institutes Limited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rhythm Wonders Nursery ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Pathways Projects Institutes Limited gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $28K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythm Wonders Nursery | General | $1,619 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,889 | $271,462 | $314,626 | $1,619 | 1 | $314,626 | — |
| 2023 | $96,806 | $380,353 | $314,142 | — | — | $314,142 | — |
| 2022 | $30,595 | $323,381 | $321,209 | — | — | $321,209 | — |
| 2021 | $29,464 | $308,724 | $294,603 | $5,000 | 1 | $294,603 | $2,425 |
| 2020 | $29,834 | $279,035 | $294,144 | $28,000 | 3 | — | $3,029 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pathways Projects Institutes Limited is led by Jerry Biederman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry Biederman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Goldberg
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martha Flanders (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Projects Institutes Limited
How much does Pathways Projects Institutes Limited give each year?
Pathways Projects Institutes Limited gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Pathways Projects Institutes Limited?
Pathways Projects Institutes Limited reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $271K.
What is Pathways Projects Institutes Limited?
Pathways Projects Institutes Limited is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $59K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pathways Projects Institutes Limited operate?
Pathways Projects Institutes Limited has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York.
What is Pathways Projects Institutes Limited's EIN?
Pathways Projects Institutes Limited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3489867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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