Golden Path
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Golden Path provides transitional housing and reentry support services to formerly incarcerated individuals and people experiencing homelessness. Through housing, case management, peer support, and job readiness programming, the organization helps participants reintegrate into society, reduce recidivism, and achieve stability. Services are designed to promote long-term independence and wellness.
- Income
- $174,910
- Spending
- $174,910
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 83%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $139,374 spent. Program Title: Reentry Services Description: The Golden Path provides comprehensive transitional housing and reentry support for individuals returning from incarceration, those experiencing homelessness, and other justice-impacted individuals in Los Angeles County. In 2024, we housed an average of six residents per month and provided wraparound services including job preparation, peer support, goal setting, outpatient referrals, transportation assistance, food and hygiene supplies, and individualized coaching. We expanded operations by securing an additional rental property, increasing our capacity to serve 12-14 residents. These efforts align with our mission to reduce recidivism and promote successful community reintegration. Number of persons served: Approximately 72 individuals annually (6 per month × 12 months) Grants and allocations: $0 (used internally, not sub-granted to other organizations) Expenses: $139,374 (direct program costs, excluding admin overhead) Revenue attributed to program: $144,540 (from bed fees paid by program participants or referring agencies)
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Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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