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Pathway Ministries

EIN 37-0804158 · Peoria, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MINISTER TO THE SPIRITUAL AND WELFARE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
104
Volunteers
132
Highest pay
$137,564, executive dir.

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (9)
  1. $1.5 million spent. ASSIST TRANSIENT MEN WITH BASIC NEEDS OF LIFE: PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL - INCLUDES MEALS, LODGING, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, JOB ASSISTANCE, AND WORSHIP SERVICES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. ASSIST TRANSIENT WOMEN WITH BASIC NEEDS OF LIFE: PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL - INCLUDES MEALS, LODGING, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, JOB ASSISTANCE, AND WORHSIP SERVICES.
  3. $709,713 spent. PROVIDE WORK-READINESS TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS STAYING AT THE MISSION TO ASSIST WITH ACQUIRING A SUSTAINABLE LIFE OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  4. $511,527 spent. ASSIST MEN THROUGH A LONG-TERM PROGRAM WITH BASIC NEEDS OF LIFE: PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, MENTAL , AND SPIRITUAL - INCLUDES MEALS, LODGING, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, JOB ASSISTANCE, AND WORSHIP SERVICES.
  5. $402,676 spent. ASSIST WOMEN WITH MATERIAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ON PREGNANCY ANDAVAILABLE OPTIONS WITH EMPHASIS ON COUNSELING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORTINCLUDING PREGNANCY TESTS, FOOD, AND CLOTHING.
  6. $271,184 spent. OPERATIONS USED TO HELP SETUP, AND PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES
  7. $267,996 spent. MINISTER TO THE MORAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTICULAREMPHASIS ON PROBLEMS OF THE FAMILY INCLUDING, COUNSELING, PHONECONVERSATIONS, REUNITING OF COUPLES AND REDEDICATIONS.
  8. $181,152 spent. PROVIDE A COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTAL LIVING OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN'S RENEWAL MINISTRY GRADUATES.
  9. $139,670 spent. INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT OF RESCUE WORK IN EASTERN EUROPE THROUGH BIBLICALTRAINING CENTERS IN RIGA, LATIVA AND KIEV, UKRAINE, AS WELL AS SUPPORT OF AMISSIONARY IN KIEV, UKRAINE.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 July 1957.

    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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