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Path Inc

EIN 23-7313698 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PATH'S PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND THOSE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. PATH'S MISSION IS HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE A MORE INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIFE. THROUGH THIS MISSION, PATH HELPS INDIVIDUALS TO: - DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS - MEET LIFE CHALLENGES - RECOGNIZE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH - ENJOY MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS - BE EMPOWERED TO RECOGNIZE THEIR WORTH - FEEL VALUED AS ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY

Income
$52.5 million
Spending
$48.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
765
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$523,472, president/ ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $22.0 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADULT SERVICES:PATH PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF MENTAL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES MAY RECEIVE SERVICES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CHALLENGES THAT MAY INCLUDE LOSS, TRAUMA, DEPRESSION, BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, POOR SCHOOL OR WORK PERFORMANCE, RELATIONSHIP STRUGGLES, TRANSITIONAL LIFE CONCERNS AND SERIOUS PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. UPON ADMISSION, THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVES A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT WHICH HELPS TO DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF SERVICE THAT BEST MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND HIS/HER FAMILY. PATH IS COMMITTED TO THE BELIEF THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN AND DO RECOVER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS. PATH OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES AVAILABLE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS RESOLVE CONFLICTS AND DEVELOP. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 3,372 INDIVIDUALS WITH THE LARGEST PERCENTAGES OF SERVICES RELATED TO OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, ADULT AND CHILDREN (1,175), ADULT COMMUNITY MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM (889) AND CHILDREN'S URGENT CARE (715).
  2. $18.7 million spent. INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES SERVICES:IN KEEPING WITH PATH'S MISSION TO OFFER SERVICES THAT FACILITATE AN INDIVIDUAL BECOMING AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE, INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES CAN RECEIVE SERVICES WHICH RANGE FROM THOSE WHICH ARE INTENSIVE AND HIGHLY STRUCTURED TO THOSE WHICH OFFER MINIMAL SUPPORT. SINCE INDIVIDUALS' NEEDS MAY CHANGE OVER TIME, PATH OFFERS FLEXIBILITY IN HOW WE DELIVER SERVICES SO THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN BE SUPPORTED AS THEIR NEEDS CHANGE. ALL OF PATH'S SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO MAXIMIZE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL GROWTH TOWARD INDEPENDENCE WITHIN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT STRESSES THE INDIVIDUAL'S DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH. INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE SERVICES LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR IN A SMALL RESIDENTIAL HOME LOCATED IN PATH'S SERVICE AREA.PATH PROVIDES COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (CLA) WHICH OFFER SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED A FAMILY-TYPE ATMOSPHERE WITH ONE OF THREE INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITHIN EACH HOME. DURING FY 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVICED 84 INDIVIDUALS WITH ONSITE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.
  3. $346,843 spent. REVENUE FROM THE BH & ID PROGRAMS TOTALLING $45 MILLION IS DERIVED BY A NUMBER OF SOURCES INCLUDING THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS (49%), COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (35%), THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES (10%), AND 6% FROM FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS, CLIENT FEES, AND OTHER SERVICES.TOTAL EXPENSES OF APPROXIMATELY $48 MILLION FOR THE PROGRAMS WERE DERIVED FROM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (45%), INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES (38%), WITH 13% DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND 4% OTHER EXPENSES. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES WERE PART OF A PROGRAM-WIDE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS. THIS ENABLED THE PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS STAFFING SHORTAGES THAT WOULD IMPACT SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 January 1975.

    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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