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Pathfinder Services Inc

EIN 35-1122311 · Huntington, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PATHFINDER STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES BY ENABLING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE AUTONOMY, INCLUSION, AND STABILITY.

Income
$25.1 million
Spending
$27.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
511
Volunteers
89
Highest pay
$214,499, prior pres/c

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

    15 of 15 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 (5)
  1. $16.1 million spent. DISABILITY SUPPORTS RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT IS THE ADULT RESIDENTIAL DIVISION OF PATHFINDER AND BEGAN IMPACTING LIVES IN 1966. RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS OFFERS SUPPORTED LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND GROUP HOME LIVING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SUPPORTING THEM TO LIVE INCLUSIVE LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. THE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO BUILD WORK AND LIFE SKILLS IN AREAS OF INTEREST THAT INCLUDE CLASSROOM, VOLUNTEER, ARTISTIC, AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES.
  2. $2.5 million spent. EARLY LEARNING CENTER THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION OF PATHFINDER. IT WAS LAUNCHED IN 1990 TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES WHERE THEY CAN LEARN, PLAY, AND GROW TOGETHER. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER FOCUSES ON EDUCATION FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS. WE HAVE REVERSE SERVICE SLOTS FOR PRENATAL MOTHERS AND CHILDREN AGES 0-3 IN OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE AN EARLY EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH ON MY WAY PRE-K, WHICH INCLUDES KINDERGARTEN READINESS, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, AND CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL PLAY. OUR FULL-SERVICE CHILD CARE CENTER SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS, UTILIZING A CREATIVE CURRICULUM THAT GENERATES AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. EARLY LEARNING CENTER THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION OF PATHFINDER. IT WAS LAUNCHED IN 1990 TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES WHERE THEY CAN LEARN, PLAY, AND GROW TOGETHER. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER FOCUSES ON EDUCATION FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS. WE HAVE REVERSE SERVICE SLOTS FOR PRENATAL MOTHERS AND CHILDREN AGES 0-3 IN OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE AN EARLY EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH ON MY WAY PRE-K, WHICH INCLUDES KINDERGARTEN READINESS, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, AND CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL PLAY. OUR FULL-SERVICE CHILD CARE CENTER SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS, UTILIZING A CREATIVE CURRICULUM THAT GENERATES AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $1.8 million spent. COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS IS THE MANUFACTURING DIVISION OF PATHFINDER. THEY OPERATE FROM A WORK-FIRST PHILOSOPHY, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS FOR THEIR BUSINESS NEEDS. WE PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS WITH PACKAGING, ASSEMBLY, KITTING, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT. OUR PARTNERSHIPS RESULT IN COST SAVINGS AND EXPAND WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. OUR ISO- CERTIFIED OPERATION PROVIDES JUST-IN-TIME DELIVERY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR OUR PARTNERS. WE ENABLE OUR TEAM TO MAXIMIZE THEIR ABILITIES AND EARNINGS SUCCESSFULLY.
  4. $2.5 million spent. HOME OWNERSHIP THE HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER (HOC) IS THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF PATHFINDER AND WAS CREATED IN 1997. HOC IS A CERTIFIED NEIGHBORWORKS HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER WITH HUNTINGTON AND FORT WAYNE OFFICES. THE DIVISION GUIDES POTENTIAL HOMEBUYERS THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, RESPONSIBLE MORTGAGE OPTIONS, AND POST- PURCHASE COUNSELING. LAST YEAR, THE HOC HELPED 95 FAMILIES FULFILL THEIR DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP. FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER THE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (FOC) IS THE FINANCIAL AND CAREER TRAINING DIVISION OF PATHFINDER. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1987 AND SPECIALIZED IN ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN FINDING AND RETAINING EMPLOYMENT. THE FOC IS A FULLY INCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOCUSING ON FINANCIAL COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND INCOME SUPPORT. WE ALSO RUN A PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL, PREPARING THEM TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE OR HIGHER EDUCATION WHEN THEY GRADUATE.
  5. HOME OWNERSHIP THE HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER (HOC) IS THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF PATHFINDER AND WAS CREATED IN 1997. HOC IS A CERTIFIED NEIGHBORWORKS HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER WITH HUNTINGTON AND FORT WAYNE OFFICES. THE DIVISION GUIDES POTENTIAL HOMEBUYERS THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, RESPONSIBLE MORTGAGE OPTIONS, AND POST- PURCHASE COUNSELING. LAST YEAR, THE HOC HELPED 95 FAMILIES FULFILL THEIR DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP. FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER THE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (FOC) IS THE FINANCIAL AND CAREER TRAINING DIVISION OF PATHFINDER. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1987 AND SPECIALIZED IN ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN FINDING AND RETAINING EMPLOYMENT. THE FOC IS A FULLY INCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOCUSING ON FINANCIAL COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND INCOME SUPPORT. WE ALSO RUN A PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL, PREPARING THEM TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE OR HIGHER EDUCATION WHEN THEY GRADUATE.

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 July 1968.

    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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