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Pathfinder International

CharityWatch rating issued
January 2026

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
87%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$4
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Pathfinder International
1015 15th Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

Other Names

None

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.pathfinder.org

Stated Mission

To ensure all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether & when to have children, to exist free from fear & stigma, and to lead the lives they choose.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 06/30/2024

Program Percentage: 87%

The percentage of Pathfinder International's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$123,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $4

How many dollars Pathfinder International spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$48,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

50% to 100%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Pathfinder International and Subsidiaries Consolidated Audited Financial Statements Multiple
Pathfinder International IRS Form 990 53-0235320
Entity: Pathfinder International and Subsidiaries
Document Type: Consolidated Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: Multiple
Entity: Pathfinder International
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 53-0235320

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
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Pathfinder International
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Pathfinder International
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Lois Quam Past CEO $500,948
2 Mohammad Mai Past Chief of Country & Program Strategy $429,124
3 Natasha Sakolsky Dept Chief Innovation & Engagement $361,962
1
Name: Lois Quam
Title: Past CEO
Compensation: $500,948
2
Name: Mohammad Mai
Title: Past Chief of Country & Program Strategy
Compensation: $429,124
3
Name: Natasha Sakolsky
Title: Dept Chief Innovation & Engagement
Compensation: $361,962

Analysts' Notes

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CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

CharityWatch's rating of Pathfinder International also includes the financial activities of Pathfinder International India and the other entities consolidated in Pathfinder's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. All significant Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the audit consolidation.

According to the Pathfinder International consolidated audit of June 30, 2024 (Note 12, Concentrations, Commitments and Contingencies, Grants and contracts):

"...One grantor accounted for approximately 10% of total revenues for the year ended June 30, 2024."

According to the Pathfinder International tax filing for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, the Pathfinder reports re: Compensation, Supplemental Information (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part III):

Regarding severance payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, line 4a):

"Mohammed Mai (Former Chief of Country & Program Strategy) left Pathfinder International on 6/1/2023 and received a severance payment of $165,738...

...Susan Farrell (Former CAO) left Pathfinder International on 11/14/2022 and received an additional severance payment of $224,489..."

[The reported total compensation in calendar year 2023 for Mohammed Mai and Susan Farrell is $429,124 and $224,489, respectively (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II)].

Regarding non-fixed payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, Line 7):

"Joseph Perera, CFO & Treasurer, received a bonus of $30,604 during the 2023 tax year. The bonus was at the discretion of the CEO."

[The reported total compensation in calendar year 2023 for Joseph Perera is $337,121 (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II)].

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