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The Pass Foundation

Preselected recipients only Gainesville, Florida · EIN 208230655

The Pass Foundation is a private foundation in Gainesville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,700 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,850 and the largest $9,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $21,200 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$86,6715$277,238
2023$29,9066$183,773
2024$21,2004$162,443
2025$24,7004$204,984

How to apply

The Pass Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Pass Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $7,200 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida2$11,000
Colorado1$6,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
FL
Medical$9,250
BethelReligious education$7,200
Greater Europe Mission
Monument, CO
Religious education$6,500
First Baptist Church
Winter Garden, FL
Religious education$1,750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Pass Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Pass Foundation give?

$24,700 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,850.

Who runs The Pass Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Dustin Pass Director (Director).

What does The Pass Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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