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Pathways Inc

EIN 16-1089007 · Corning, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PATHWAYS PROVIDES CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH, FAMILY SUPPORT, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND CHILD CARE. WE HOLD OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR MEETING THE EXPRESSED NEEDS OF THOSE WE SUPPORT AND FOR OFFERING THEM MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN CAPABILITIES.

Income
$38.8 million
Spending
$36.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
796
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$341,048, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $11.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - AGENCY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OPTIONS OFFER A VARIETY OF 24-HOUR SUPERVISED HOME SETTINGS FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES AND FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INCLUDING 5 INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE (IRA) HOMES, 3 INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY (ICF) RESIDENCES, AND 2 COMMUNITY RESIDENCES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 5-17.THE AGENCY ALSO SERVES YOUTH IN CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) WHO HAVE SERIOUS EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT. THROUGH PLACEMENT WITH A RESOURCE (FOSTER) PARENT, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A LOCAL HOME TO KEEP CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THEIR COMMUNITY. STEUBEN COUNTY DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE AT IMMINENT RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT AND THEIR FAMILIES AND REQUIRE REFERRAL FROM STEUBEN COUNTY DSS.
  2. $8.7 million spent. COMMUNITY AND HABILITATION SERVICES - THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE VARIOUS DAY PROGRAMMING AND EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE NURSING HOME-ELIGIBLE OR HAVE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, IN ADDITION TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. SUCH SERVICES INCLUDE DAY HABILITATION, COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.ADDITIONALLY, PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IF IN FOSTER CARE), AND MEDICAL FRAGILITY AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $8.0 million spent. CARE COORDINATION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - THESE SERVICES PROVIDE CARE COORDINATION TO YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO GET THE CARE THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND SUPPORTS. ADDITIONALLY, SERVICE COORDINATION FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE NURSING HOME-ELIGIBLE OR HAVE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES. PATHWAYS INC. ALSO PROVIDES CONTRACTED SERVICES WITH THE STEUBEN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES, STEUBEN COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, CHEMUNG COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PARENT ADVOCACY, AND STEUBEN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH.
  4. $3.3 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES - THESE PROGRAMS OFFER DAYTIME CARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FROM INFANT THROUGH SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AT CORNING-PAINTED POST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 October 7, 2026.

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