The Pass Foundation
The Pass Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gainesville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $205K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $12.
The Pass Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pass Foundation gave $25K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,700
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,175
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,850
- Total assets
- $204,984
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Pass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lift Disability ($9K). Together the top 4 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pass Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 313% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $87K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lift Disability Winter Garden, FL | Medical | $9,250 |
| Bethel | Religious Education | $7,200 |
| Greater Europe Mission Monument, CO | Religious Education | $6,500 |
| First Baptist Church Winter Garden, FL | Religious Education | $1,750 |
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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 | $204,984 | $88,012 | $25,250 | $24,700 | 4 | $25,250 | $12 | — |
| 2024 | $162,443 | $15 | $21,345 | $21,200 | 4 | $21,345 | $15 | — |
| 2023 | $183,773 | $16 | $30,600 | $29,906 | 6 | $30,600 | $16 | $9,763 |
| 2022 | $214,357 | $16 | $62,897 | $62,710 | 4 | $125,607 | $16 | $11,046 |
| 2021 | $277,238 | $50,018 | $87,612 | $86,671 | 5 | $91,829 | $18 | — |
| 2020 | $314,832 | $240,031 | $29,091 | $28,500 | 3 | — | $31 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pass Foundation is led by Dustin Pass Director, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dustin Pass Director
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Pass Foundation
How much does The Pass Foundation give each year?
The Pass Foundation gave $25K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is The Pass Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pass Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,850, and its average grant was $6,175, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pass Foundation give grants?
The Pass Foundation's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Colorado (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winter Garden, FL (2 grants).
Does The Pass Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Pass Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Education" (3 grants).
How large is The Pass Foundation?
The Pass Foundation reported $205K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $88K.
What is The Pass Foundation's EIN?
The Pass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8230655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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