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Pathlights Human Services

EIN 36-2882809 · Palos Heights, IL

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

TO INFORM, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AS THEY NAVIGATE AGING.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
82
Volunteers
68
Highest pay
$151,874, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 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 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. CARE COORDINATION: THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED 3,036 HOLISTIC ASSESSMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES IN FY25. BASED ON THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE OLDER ADULTS, STAFF MADE THE APPROPRIATE REFERRALS TO STATE AND FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMMING TO ASSIST THE OLDER ADULT TO AGE IN PLACE SAFELY IN THE COMMUNITY FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. CAREGIVERS CONDUCTED 7,740 SCREENINGS AT AREA HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.
  2. $835,045 spent. TITLE III-B, UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, PROVIDES ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS THAT HELP OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND AGE IN PLACE, INCLUDING INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS, IN-HOME SERVICES, OPTIONS COUNSELING, SENIOR HEALTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION. AS PART OF THE AGING AND DISABILITY NETWORK (ADRN), DURING FY25, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 13,916 PEOPLE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED 48,105 UNITS OF SERVICE.
  3. $717,231 spent. TITLE III E, UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, AS A CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER (CRC), THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY CAREGIVERS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, COUNSELING, RESPITE SERVICES, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, HELPING CAREGIVERS MAINTAIN THEIR WELL-BEING WHILE CONTINUING TO CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA AND GRANDPARENTSRAISING GRANDCHILDREN. DURING FY25, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 666 PEOPLE IN THIS PROGRAM RESULTING IN 14,628 UNITS OF SERVICE.
  4. $1.3 million spent. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING IN-HOME SERVICES, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, INFORMATION ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS AND CAREGIVER AND CAREGIVER RESPITE SERVICES.

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 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 September 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 May 1976.

    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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