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Pathfinder International

Pathfinder builds lasting and trusted local partnerships to strengthen health systems, forging resilient pathways to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.

International Washington, DC EIN 530235320 · IRS Reg 53-0235320 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Pathfinder International

We build lasting and trusted local partnerships to strengthen health systems, forging resilient pathways to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large
Operating in
17 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1959

Mission

Pathfinder builds lasting and trusted local partnerships to strengthen health systems, forging resilient pathways to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q300
Cause tags
Operating countries (17)
Bangladesh Burkina Faso Burundi DR Congo Egypt Ethiopia India Jordan Kenya Mozambique Niger Nigeria Pakistan Sudan Tanzania Togo Uganda

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($107.7 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Pathfinder International is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 530235320. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $120M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Pathfinder International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 91/100.

Pathfinder International is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.

Based on official tax filings, Pathfinder International has $120M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Pathfinder International is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $120M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Pathfinder International. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Pathfinder International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We build lasting and trusted local partnerships to strengthen health systems, forging resilient pathways to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. Pathfinder International is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.

Among international charities registered in United States: Pathfinder International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $120M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Pathfinder International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530235320, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JO
Joseph Perera
CFO & Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chad S••••••
CFO & Treasurer
DR
Dr P•••• A••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JO
Joe P•••••
CFO & Treasurer
JO
Joseph P•••••
CFO & Treasurer
MR
Mr B•• K••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THRU 9/23/21)
MR
Mr B••••• G••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR
Mr B•••• K•••••
CLO & CORP. SECRETARY (THRU 05/2021)
MR
Mr C••• S••••••
CFO & TREASURER (THRU 6/24/22)
MR
Mr C••••• M••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR
Mr D••••• L••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (FROM 9/23/21)
MR
Mr H••••• G••••••
CLCO (FROM 5/2/22)
MR
Mr J••••• P•••••
ACTING CFO/TREASURER (FROM 6/26/22)
MR
Mr M••••• U••••• M•
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR
Mr M••••••• M••
CHIEF OF COUNTRY & PROGRAM STRATEGY
MR
Mr O••• B••••• N••• A•••
COUNTRY DIRECTOR (THRU 09/2020)
MR
Mr R•••• S T•••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THRU 11/5/21)
MR
Mr R•••••• B•••••••• M•
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR
Mr R••••• D• W••••
PROJECT DIRECTOR
MR
Mr S••••• S•••••
FINANCE DIRECTOR
MR
Mr S•••••• R••••••
PORTFOLIO LEAD/SR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
MR
Mr T••••• M•••• C•••• O•
STAFF/CORP. SECRETARY (FROM 1/13/22)
MR
Mr T•••••• B••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR
Mr W••••• G••••• M•
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THRU 9/27/21)
MS
Ms A••• S••••
COO (THRU 09/2020)
MS
Ms A•• M••• J••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

What veterans need to know before moving into the charity and third sector - Pathfinder International Magazine
May 2026
pathfinderinternational.co.uk
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Standing strong through and beyond service - Pathfinder International Magazine
May 2026
pathfinderinternational.co.uk
Financing, accountability key to improving maternal, newborn health in Africa - Pathfinder International - Blueprint New
Mar 2026
blueprint.ng
Saket Sinha joins Board of Directors at Pathfinder International India - bestmediainfo.com
Mar 2026
bestmediainfo.com
Pathfinder International Senior Marketing Manager Salaries in Decatur, AL - Comparably
Feb 2026
www.comparably.com
70,000 Ogun girls vaccinated against HPV to prevent cervical cancer - Punch Newspapers
Feb 2026
punchng.com
Women’s health endures only when women own it - The EastAfrican
Feb 2026
www.theeastafrican.co.ke
Stakeholders seek stronger community action for improved PHC financing - The Guardian Nigeria News
Jan 2026
guardian.ng
Ogun women get free cervical cancer screening - Punch Newspapers
Jan 2026
punchng.com
Nigerian Women Leaders Unveil Plan to Strengthen Health and Climate Resilience - Modern Diplomacy
Dec 2025
moderndiplomacy.eu
Form filed
$119.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$117.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$134.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$143.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$118.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Pathfinder International This page 79 $119.9 million 1%
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Pathfinder International

What is Pathfinder International?
Pathfinder International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. We build lasting and trusted local partnerships to strengthen health systems, forging resilient pathways to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.
When was Pathfinder International founded?
Pathfinder International was founded in 1957.
Who leads Pathfinder International?
Joseph Perera serves as CFO & Treasurer.
Where is Pathfinder International located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States. The charity operates in 17 countries.
What is Pathfinder International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Pathfinder International trustworthy?
Pathfinder International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Pathfinder International's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530235320. Registration: 53-0235320 (United States).
What is Pathfinder International's website?
http://www.pathfinder.org