New Pathways Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Empower and provide support to families with children experiencing homelessness in Central Minnesota.
- Income
- $2.6 million
- Spending
- $776,558
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 44.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 1,442
- Highest pay
- $80,438, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 44.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 70% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 225% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $318,159 spent. Supportive Housing:Set-aside units are available for families with children experiencing long-term homelessness or for those considered high-priority. Families who reside in these units have access to support services to help them succeed and maintain their housing.New Pathways has a full-time Case Manager on site who works with tenants to develop the skills necessary to maintain housing, including understanding the requirements of their lease. The Case Manager also assists in building the skills needed to achieve housing stability and connects household members to resources that support them in becoming healthy, productive members of the community.Supportive Housing Program (2024/2025)Families Served: 26Adults: 27Children: 40
- $318,159 spent. Path to Home Shelter:During the day, our families go to work, school, or to the New Pathways' Day Center where they work on their plan to get back into a home of their own.Each family receives individualized case management and education services. Case Managers meet regularly with participants to establish goals, monitor progress, and address barriers to housing stability. Ongoing support, advocacy, and crisis intervention are provided to help families achieve self-sufficiency.In partnership with local faith communities, the program provides safe, private overnight accommodations and meals in a supportive environment that promotes dignity and stability.Path to Home Shelter Program (2024/2025)Families Served: 34Adults: 45Children: 55Families Turned Away Due to Capacity: 56
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
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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 September 1999.
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 November 4, 2026.
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