Pathfinder Fund
Preselected recipients only
Pathfinder Fund is a private foundation in Carbondale, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $122,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$122,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $165,500 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,500 | 22 | $0 |
| 2024 | $122,500 | 22 | $0 |
How to apply
Pathfinder Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Pathfinder Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $36,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 4 | $23,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $3,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Classrooms 4 Climate Action | General | $25,000 |
| Rethinking Schools | General | $25,000 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | General | $15,000 |
| Fotokids-Fundacion de Ninos Artista | General | $15,000 |
| Grassroots International | Martin-baro initiative | $10,000 |
| American Friends Service Comm | General | $5,000 |
| Network Solidaritypple Guatemala | General | $5,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Stud | General | $2,500 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General | $2,500 |
| Friends of Bonobos | General | $2,500 |
| Ecoflight | General | $2,000 |
| Palo Alto Friends | El salvador projects | $2,000 |
| Voices | General | $1,500 |
| Wilderness Workshop | General | $1,500 |
| 2 Forks Club | General | $1,000 |
| Carbondale Education Fdn | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Bonobos | General | $1,000 |
| Roaring Fork Safe Passages | General | $1,000 |
| The Sarara Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Third Act Education Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Verde Valle School | General | $1,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pat Goudvis
- Ann Goudvis
Questions people ask
Does Pathfinder Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pathfinder Fund give?
$122,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Pathfinder Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Pat Goudvis (Trustee) and Ann Goudvis (Trustee).
What does Pathfinder Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and international.