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The 990 read · EIN 53-0235320 · DC · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

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

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$335K Ms Lois Quam, 0.3% of spending
Revenue
$104.9M 98.6% from donations and grants
Spent
$109.7M 85.3% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$39.7M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
4.3 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
924 employees, 19 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 85.3¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
85.3¢
Programs, $93.6M
1.5¢
Fundraising, $1.7M
13.2¢
Admin, $14.4M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
2¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Pathfinder International spent 2¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $103.4M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 14.9% of program spending · $3.2M in grants $13.9M

South asia: pathfinder improved the health and survival of mothers and newborns through improved maternal health care and offering contraception during postpartum and post-abortion care in underserved areas of the country. Pathfinder also supported comprehensive hiv and aids prevention and treatment for key populations. In bangladesh, we work closely with the government to strengthen sexual and reproductive health care nationally. In india, we continue to address the sexual and reproductive health needs of vulnerable adolescents and youth, particularly through innovative digital health…

Program 2 · 14% of program spending · $2.8M in grants $13.1M

Sub-saharan africa: pathfinder international improves the quality of and access to sexual and reproductive health care and other essential health services. We do this through a locally led approach, working in partnership with the government and local partners to strengthen public health systems, and transforming norms and customs that prevent people from being healthy and living the lives they choose. In sub-saharan africa, our integrated programs strengthen the delivery of contraception, maternal and child health care, comprehensive abortion care, and prevent and treat hiv and aids,…

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $33.0M to $39.7M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
33
34
31
29
25
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31
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49
40
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Ms Lois Quam
Former CEO
$335,441
Mr Mohamed Abou Nar
Chief Programs & Impact Officer
$308,606
Ms Tabinda Sarosh
CEO (from 2/3/25)
$291,914
Ms Lydia Saloukou
President - Africa
$288,666
Mr Joseph Perera
CFO/Treasurer (until 6/27/25)
$264,083
Ms Natasha Sakolsky Dept
Chief Innov. & Eng. (until 3/31/25)
$260,100
Ms Crystal Lander Executive
Vice President (until 3/3/25)
$257,677
Mr David Shimkus
Sr. Director - Climate Change
$246,104
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
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Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Pathfinder International.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Pathfinder International CEO make?

Ms Lois Quam, Former CEO, received $335,441 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.3% of Pathfinder International's $109.7M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Pathfinder International donations go to programs?

Pathfinder International reported 85.3% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 1.5% as fundraising and 13.2% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Pathfinder International have?

Net assets were $39.7M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 4.3 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Pathfinder International have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Pathfinder International Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Pathfinder International Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Pathfinder International: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/pathfinder-international/