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New Path Inc

EIN 31-1710997 · Tipp City, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN FINANCIAL CRISIS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$102,306, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. THE NEW PATH, INC. IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS MANY PROGRAMS OPERATED BY BOTH STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEADERS, THE FOCUS OF OUR PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES TO BASIC NEEDS FOR THOSE PEOPLE STRUGGLING ECONOMICALLY; AND A PATHWAY TO A MORE PROMISING LIFE ASSURED THROUGH BETTER EDUCATION, ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, STABLE HOUSING, AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS. IN ANY GIVEN YEAR, THE NEW PATH, INC. WILL SERVE 48,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO AND PORTIONS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO, AS WELL. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES A BOX OF A VARIETY OF FOODS FOR FAMILIES ONCE A MONTH WHO MEET FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES OR WHO ARE IN AN EMERGENCY CRISIS. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS. THE NEW PATH, INC. IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS MANY PROGRAMS OPERATED BY BOTH STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEADERS, THE FOCUS OF OUR PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES TO BASIC NEEDS FOR THOSE PEOPLE STRUGGLING ECONOMICALLY; AND A PATHWAY TO A MORE PROMISING LIFE ASSURED THROUGH BETTER EDUCATION, ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, STABLE HOUSING, AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS. IN ANY GIVEN YEAR, THE NEW PATH, INC. WILL SERVE 48,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO AND PORTIONS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO, AS WELL. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES A BOX OF A VARIETY OF FOODS FOR FAMILIES ONCE A MONTH WHO MEET FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES OR WHO ARE IN AN EMERGENCY CRISIS. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS.
  2. RESALE SHOP FOR "GENTLY USED CLOTHING" TO PROVIDE CLOTHING AT NO COST FAMILIES IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND GENERATE REVENUE TO SUPPORT ALL OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS. EACH HOUSEHOLD IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS MAY RECEIVE CLOTHING BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE HOUSEHOLD EVERY SIX MONTHS.
  3. $26,480 spent. HOUSEHOLD GOOD PROVIDED TO FAMILIES IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $618,642 spent. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES IN VARIOUS AREAS WHICH INCLUDES: CLOTHING, FOOD, UTILITIES, FURNITURE, VEHICLES, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SALES OF DONATED ITEMS. PROVIDED USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO INDIVIDUALS. PROVIDED SUPPORT WITH PET FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS.
  5. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES IN VARIOUS AREAS WHICH INCLUDES: CLOTHING, FOOD, UTILITIES, FURNITURE, VEHICLES, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SALES OF DONATED ITEMS. PROVIDED USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO INDIVIDUALS. PROVIDED SUPPORT WITH PET FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 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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