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Granite Pathways

EIN 27-0327352 · Manchester, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

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Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$894,189, president & ceo of fedcap

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 329% 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 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.5 million spent. GRANITE PATHWAYS PROVIDES PEER-LED RECOVERY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, HOMELESSNESS, AND OTHER BARRIERS TO LONG-TERM STABILITY AND WELL-BEING. THROUGH THE SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY CENTER AND RELATED COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES, INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE RECOVERY COACHING, PEER SUPPORT, FAMILY EDUCATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, HOUSING NAVIGATION, AND CONNECTIONS TO TREATMENT AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES PROGRAMS SUPPORTING FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, PROVIDING PEER MENTORSHIP, PARENTING EDUCATION, RECOVERY SUPPORT, AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY STABILITY AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS. DURING THE YEAR, GRANITE PATHWAYS SERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE THROUGH AN INTEGRATED CONTINUUM OF RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, RESILIENCE, AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY.
  2. $173,938 spent. GRANITE PATHWAYS HELPS INDIVIDUALS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAMS. SERVICES INCLUDE CAREER EXPLORATION, JOB READINESS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT COACHING, VOCATIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYERS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES CLUBHOUSE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. BY INTEGRATING RECOVERY SUPPORTS WITH WORKFORCE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, GRANITE PATHWAYS ASSISTS PARTICIPANTS IN BUILDING CONFIDENCE, DEVELOPING MARKETABLE SKILLS, SECURING EMPLOYMENT, AND ACHIEVING GREATER ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING.

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

  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 September 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 December 2009.

    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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