The Pad Project
The Pad Project is a global nonprofit that expands access to menstrual care products, combats period stigma, and champions menstrual equity for all.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$903K
-10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$148K
+404.1% YoY
Grant Count
42
+90.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+164.0% YoY
About The Pad Project
Based on IRS filings
The Pad Project is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $903K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 42 grants totaling $148K. Net investment income was $860.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $902,730 | $1,009,237 | $866,439 |
| Revenue | $832,565 | $725,765 | $677,983 |
| Expenses | $859,295 | $875,412 | $865,617 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $860 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include The Kwek Society ($27,202), Concord Rotary Endowment ($9,000), I Support the Girls ($7,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 601 for Period Equity Portland, OR | Menstrual health product accessibility | $2,000 |
| AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS RESOURCES CENTER INC Philadelphia, PA | Menstrual health product accessibility | $3,000 |
| Alexandria House Los Angeles, CA | Menstrual health product accessibility | $4,500 |
| Aurora Public Library District Aurora, IL | Menstrual health product accessibility | $2,000 |
| Beaufort County Community College Foundation Washington, NC | Menstrual health product accessibility | $3,000 |
| Beauty Marks 4 Girls Spartanburg, SC | Menstrual health product accessibility | $2,000 |
| Bluefield Intermediate School Bluefield, WV | Menstrual health product accessibility | $1,000 |
| BurlingtonWest Burlington Area United Way Burlington, IA | Menstrual health product accessibility | $1,000 |
| CADA Mankato, MN | Menstrual health product accessibility | $1,425 |
| Concord Rotary Endowment Concord, CA | Menstrual health product accessibility | $9,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SORELLE COHEN | Sr. Director of Development, Marketing Communications | 40 | $100,500 |
| Melissa Berton | Executive Director | 40 | $75,000 |
| Anissa Siegel | Secretary | 10 | — |
| Lisa Taback | General | 10 | — |
| Stacey Sher | General | 5 | — |
| Sophie Ascheim | General | 5 | — |
| Rayka Zehtabchi | General | 5 | — |
| Bonnie Abaunza | General | 5 | — |
| Nicole Jain Sharma | General | 5 | — |
| Anjana Sivakumar | General | 5 | — |
| Michaela Carter | General | 5 | — |
| Candance Clark Trinchieri | General | 5 | — |
| Bria Gadsden | General | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pad Project?
The Pad Project is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $903K in total assets as of 2023.
How large is The Pad Project?
As of 2023, The Pad Project holds $903K in total assets with $833K in annual revenue. It awarded 42 grants totaling $148K in 2023.
Where does The Pad Project operate?
The Pad Project has awarded grants in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does The Pad Project award?
In 2023, The Pad Project awarded 42 grants totaling $148K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Pad Project's EIN?
The Pad Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2441730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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