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Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania Inc

EIN 25-1125836 · Washington, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PATHWAYS OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INC. IS TO ADVANCE THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND FULL CITIZENSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF INDEPENDENCE, INCLUSIONS, AND SELF-DETERMINATION.

Income
$63.7 million
Spending
$56.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
1,943
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$249,316, chief executive officer

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. ADULT TRAINING FACILITY - THIS PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 60. THE OVERALL FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM IS TO GIVE THESE INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP NORMALCY AND INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $5.0 million spent. COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOME - THE SCOPE OF SERVICES THE PROGRAM OFFERS REVOLVES AROUND THE CONCEPT OF DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION AND NORMALIZATION EXPERIENCES FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE PURPOSE IS TO GIVE THESE INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY, SERVING WASHINGTON, GREENE, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES.
  3. $40.5 million spent. AGENCY WITH CHOICE - THIS PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS AGES THREE AND UP WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS AND/OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE SELF-DIRECT THEIR SERVICES LEADING TO GREATER CHOICE AND CONTROL OVER WHERE, WHEN, AND HOW SUPPORT SERVICES ARE DELIVERED, SERVING WASHINGTON, GREENE, FAYETTE, ALLEGHENY, LAWRENCE, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, HOME AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION, RESPITE, COMPANION, HOMEMAKER/CHORE, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT.
  4. $4.0 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION THE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UNTIL AGE THREE. IT IS DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND MAXIMIZE HIS/HER POTENTIAL THROUGH SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS INCLUDE SPEECH, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, NUTRITION, VISION, HEARING, AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTION THERAPIES SERVING WASHINGTON, GREENE, FAYETTE, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES.OLDER ADULT DAILY LIVING PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DAY SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AGE 60 AND OVER. THE OVERALL FUNCTION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENABLE SENIORS TO HAVE A WELL-ROUNDED, ENJOYABLE RETIREMENT LIFE.PENNSYLVANIA ELKS HOME SERVICE PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM IS A HOME NURSING SERVICE BY A REGISTERED NURSE, OFFERED TO PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE NURSE VISITS THE INDIVIDUAL, BRINGS PERTINENT SERVICES, AND/OR REFERS THE INDIVIDUAL AND/OR FAMILY TO OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN ORDER TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL.VENDOR AND OTHERTHIS IS AN INDIRECT SERVICE TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WITH PAYMENT FOR SERVICES TO SMALL UNLICENSED PROVIDERS AND VENDORS. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SPECIALIZED SUPPLIES, VEHICLE ACCESSIBILITY ADAPTATIONS, HOME ACCESSIBILITY ADAPTATIONS, RESPITE CAMP, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.SUPPORTED LIVINGTHIS PROGRAM PROVIDES BOTH DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORTS TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN WITH SOME ASSISTANCE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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