Pathstone Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PathStone Corporation builds family and individual self-sufficiency by strengthening farmworker, rural and urban communities. PathStone Corporation promotes social justice through program and advocacy.
- Income
- $51.0 million
- Spending
- $53.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 9.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 91%
- Employees
- 787
- Volunteers
- 157
- Highest pay
- $301,259, president and ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (10)
- $13.1 million spent. ADULT EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT: Provide quality job training and employment services leading to gainful employment at livable wages for individuals who are underemployed or unemployed. The services offered are: skills assessment, job training, career exploration, placement and retention support. Those served include: farmworkers, seniors, formerly incarcerated/returning citizens, TANF recipients, residents of targeted communities, and other low-wage workers. 4,341 people were enrolled in services and 835 more were placed in jobs. Services are available in: Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Vermont, and Virginia.Continued on Schedule OThis program is supported by government grants and contributions of $14,131,478.
- $8.5 million spent. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT: Provides comprehensive services to pregnant mothers and children ages birth to school age to increase social, emotional and educational skills through activities designed to promote the overall well-being of the child and family. The services offered are: full day preparation for school readiness, education and family literacy activities to parents, nutritious meals to children and referrals to community resources. 898 individuals were served in Head Start Programs: Migrant & Seasonal Head Start, Head Start, Early Head Start and State Funded Programs: Head Start State Supplemental, Pre-K Counts, and Infant Toddler Contracted Slots programs. Services are available in: New Jersey and Pennsylvania.Continued on Schedule OThis program is supported by government grants and contributions of $9,330,050.
- $4.6 million spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & RENTAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES: Provide supportive services for residents living in PathStone Corporation rental communities consisting of: social, educational and recreational enrichment programs, information and referrals for crisis support, and access to health, nutrition, mental health and other community-based services to tenants. 1,214 residents received supportive housing services throughout the PathStone rental property portfolio.Continued on Schedule OProvide apartment rental assistance through Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program to 6,091 low-income families and seniors living in six New York State counties. Staff members regularly refer participants to community resources. Eligible participants can participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program which provides individualized coaching and support designed to result in meaningful self-supporting employment.This program is supported by government grants and contributions of $5,548,476.
- $3.0 million spent. YOUTH EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT: Enable youth to recognize educational and career opportunities as they pursue lifelong goals. The services offered are: workshops in confidence building, communication, and leadership skills, job training, high school equivalency diploma (GED), tutoring, mentoring, drop-out prevention, and family centered intervention. Those served include: youth and young adults. 361 youth were placed in jobs and post-secondary education/training and 358 youth trained with 198 credentials. Services are available in: Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and Vermont.This program is supported by government grants and contributions of $3,197,108.
- $3.6 million spent. HEALTH & SAFETY: Provide occupational and personal health and safety education and also substance abuse prevention counseling and services. The services offered are: peer-delivered HIV prevention education for at-risk populations, HIV counseling and testing, assistance in accessing quality health care services, occupational health and safety training for farmworkers, alcohol, drug, and tobacco avoidance programs for youth, and rent/utility assistance for those affected/infected by HIV/AIDS. 257 participants received HIV prevention education and 56 infected/affected households received rental assistance. There have also been 9,237 farmworkers and members of agricultural communities who received training on pesticide safety, hearing loss prevention, and heat stress/back injury avoidance. Services are available in: Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and Vermont.This program is supported by government grants and contributions of $4,072,030.
- $2.0 million spent. EMERGENCY & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: Provide essential food and shelter services to farmworkers and low-income families in crisis to stabilize participant households and enable them to regain traction toward achieving personal and program goals. The services offered are: emergency food and lodging for farmworkers and other families in need. 4,642 farmworker and low-income households received Emergency and Supportive Services. Services are available in: Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and Vermont. This program is supported by government grants and contributions of $2,281,353.
- $977,335 spent. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: PathStone and its affiliates work with community partners, nonprofits, private developers and government officials to design and build housing that is affordable, accessible and seamlessly integrated into the community in which it is built. The services offered are: development and acquisition of affordable rental housing for families, farmworkers, seniors, and special needs populations while also offering affordable single-family for sale home construction. 47 affordable housing units have been developed and $27,000,000 has been invested in affordable housing developments. Services are provided by PathStone and its affiliates and are available in: Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico.Future projects include a pipeline of over 1,000 units of preservation, new construction, and adaptive re-use opportunities. Single family for sale redevelopment continues in Indiana with three of four sites completed. Our present developments include the new construction of workforce housing LEED Gold and Zero development located adjacent to the Amazon Roc 1 fulfillment center. We also received two awards including the redevelopment of Creekside Clearing which will include the preservation of 32 units and the new construction of 15 units and a 65 unit mixed-use family new construction project including a childcare center. Two homes are under construction and another 36 are in predevelopment in Indiana. In Puerto Rico, the Carolinas redevelopment and the La Merced Elderly Center will provide 319 units of mixed income housing in collaboration with the local Public Housing Authority and Department of Housing. We are committed to provide housing to meet the needs of the communities we work in communities representing 2,512 units and 4,570 residents. Services are currently provided in: New York and Indiana.This program is supported by government grants and contributions of $859,867.
- $1.4 million spent. HOUSING COUNSELING: Provide housing counseling services from certified housing counselors that includes pre and post home purchase education and counseling, mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling, and reverse mortgage, fair housing, rental, and homeless counseling. Housing Counselors are trained and certified to provide tools to current and prospective homeowners and renters so they can make responsible choices to address their housing needs in light of their financial situation. 289 homes were preserved through foreclosure prevention counseling, 479 new homeowners were created and there were 4,723 housing counseling customers. Services are available in: Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico.This program is supported by government grants and contributions of $1,594,142.
- $3.3 million spent. Home Rehabilitation and Energy Services: Create and preserve assets through coordinated home rehabilitation, energy services, and community based revitalization programs. We are committed to promoting self-sufficiency and economic stability through safe, sustainable, energy efficient housing and also specialize in providing resources, access to appropriate financing, and advocacy to support homeowners. The services offered are: free and low cost home repair, energy conservation upgrades, lead-based paint remediation, and access upgrades for seniors and persons with disabilities. 206 housing units were repaired or weatherized. Services are available in: Indiana and New York.This program is supported by government grants and contributions of $3,124,597.
- The Pennsylvania division of PathStone has been awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations' Standards for Excellence Seal.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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