Pathfinder Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 34-6536633
Foundation Overview
Based in Carbondale, CO, Pathfinder Fund has awarded 163 grants totaling $1,308,450 to organizations in New York, Colorado and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $75,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 22 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 25% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 18 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (45%), Cambridge (33%), Jamaica Plain (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 114% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (86%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Pathfinder Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Forks Club | $1,000 | Willow Creek, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $2,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Center Independent Documemtary Film | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2023 |
| Classrooms 4 Climate Action | $50,000 | Louisville, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Ecoflight | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | $30,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2023 |
| English In Action | $2,000 | Basalt, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Friends Of Bonobos | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| Grassroots International | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Palestine Emergency Fund | 2023 |
| Grassroots International | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Martin-baro Initiative | 2023 |
| Nisgua | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Palo Alto Friends | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | El Salvador Projects | 2023 |
| Public Education & Business Coaliti | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Rethinking Schools | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Verde Valle School | $10,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Verde Valle School | $1,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | Brady Hall Roof | 2023 |
| Voces Unidas De Las Montanas | $500 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Voices | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Wilderness Workshop | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| 350 Colorado | $1,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| 350org | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $2,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Center Independent Documemtary Film | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Afghan Fund | 2022 |
| Classrooms 4 Climate Action | $50,000 | Louisville, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | $21,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Bonobos | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Grassroots Int'l Martin-baro In | $10,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Nisgua | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Friends | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | El Salvador Projects | 2022 |
| Rethinking Schools | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Schumacher Center For New Economics | $2,400 | Great Barrington, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Verde Valle School | $25,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilderness Workshop | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| 350org | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $2,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Center Independent Documemtary Film | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Afghan Fund | 2022 |
| Classrooms 4 Climate Action | $50,000 | Louisville, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | $21,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Bonobos | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Grassroots Int'l Martin-baro In | $10,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Nisgua | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Friends | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | El Salvador Projects | 2022 |
| Rethinking Schools | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Schumacher Center For New Economics | $2,400 | Great Barrington, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Verde Valle School | $25,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilderness Workshop | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| 350org | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $2,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Center Independent Documemtary Film | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Afghan Fund | 2022 |
| Classrooms 4 Climate Action | $50,000 | Louisville, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | $21,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Bonobos | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Grassroots Int'l Martin-baro In | $10,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Nisgua | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Friends | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | El Salvador Projects | 2022 |
| Rethinking Schools | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Schumacher Center For New Economics | $2,400 | Great Barrington, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Verde Valle School | $25,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilderness Workshop | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| African Parks | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Ars Nova Singers Inc | $1,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Book Love Foundation | $2,500 | N Conway, NH, US | General | 2021 |
| Carleton College | $25,000 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2021 |
| Center Independent Documemtary Film | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Afghan Fund | 2021 |
| Chapel & York Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Ol Pejeta | 2021 |
| Earth Island Institute | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | The Borneo Project | 2021 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | $20,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Friends Of Bonobos | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2021 |
| Friends Of Oaxacan Folk Art | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Health In Harmony | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General | 2021 |
| Indivisible Civics | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare | $2,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Network In Solidaritypeople Guat | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Palo Alto Friends | $2,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Pan African Sanctuary Assoc | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General | 2021 |
| Reteti The Sarara Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Rethinking Schools | $35,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Teaching For Change | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Wilderness Workshop | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Wildscapes International | $1,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Ol Pejeta | 2021 |
| Verde Valle School | $25,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| Ars Nova Singers Inc | $1,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Book Love Foundation | $2,000 | N Conway, NH, US | General | 2020 |
| Carleton College | $10,000 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2020 |
| Columbine Elementary School | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Communiity Action Workd | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Earth Island Institute | $2,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | The Borneo Project | 2020 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Ekvn-yefolecv | $2,500 | Weogufka, AL, US | General | 2020 |
| Food For Thought Denver | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Foundation For Sustainability & | $1,000 | Round Rock, TX, US | General | 2020 |
| Friends Of Bonobos | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2020 |
| Global Giving (ol Pejeta) | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| Global Giving Coronavirus Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| Global Response Management | $2,500 | Yulee, FL, US | General | 2020 |
| Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare | $2,500 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| New Georgia Project | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General | 2020 |
| Pan African Sanctuary Assoc | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General | 2020 |
| Rethinking Schools | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Rural Utah Project Ed Fund | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General | 2020 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2020 |
| The Bail Project | $1,000 | Venice, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Tides Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| United Way Of Ma | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Verde Valle School | $75,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | General | 2020 |
| Y2y Network | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Center For Justice & Accountability | $2,500 | San Fransisco, CA, US | General | 2018 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Rethinking Schools | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Network For Public Education | $5,000 | Kew Gardens, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Center For Independent Documentary | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Institute For Peacable Communities | $250 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Carleton College | $10,000 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2018 |
| Community Legal Services & Counsel | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Toxics Action Center | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $2,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Grassroots Interenational | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Palo Alto Friends Meeting | $1,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | El Salvador Projects | 2018 |
| Urban Peak | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2018 |
| Wings Guatemala | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Volcano Relief | 2018 |
| Vamos Adelante | $1,000 | Ebirm, IL, US | Volcano Relief | 2018 |
| Seds Of Love | $1,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Guatemala | 2018 |
| Center For Justice & Accountability | $5,000 | San Fransisco, CA, US | General | 2017 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Rethinking Schools | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Network For Public Education | $5,000 | Kew Gardens, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Center For Independent Documentary | $8,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | $30,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Houston Mennonite Church | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Hurricane Relief | 2017 |
| The Miami Foundation | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Hurricane Relief | 2017 |
| The Center For Popular Democracy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Hurricane Relief | 2017 |
| Justice Committee | $1,000 | Jackson Heights, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Institute For Peacable Communities | $500 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Oxfam America | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Hurricane Relief | 2017 |
| Columbine Elementary School | $4,500 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2017 |
| Carleton College | $5,000 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2017 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Center For Justice & Accountability | $3,000 | San Fransisco, CA, US | General | 2016 |
| Chapel Hill-chauncy Hall School | $1,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General | 2016 |
| Fotokids-fundacion De Ninos Artista | $15,000 | Miami, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| Palo Alto Friends Meeting | $2,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Rethinking Schools | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Denver Film Society | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2016 |
| Friends Of Crls | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2016 |
| Network For Public Education | $5,000 | Kew Gardens, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Rights Action | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Irish International Immigrant Ctr | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2016 |
| Haitian Connection | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 34-6536633 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3402 COUNTY ROAD 103 Carbondale, CO 81623-9637 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pathfinder Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Pat Goudvis |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Ann Goudvis |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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