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Seacoast Pathways

EIN 46-2658558 · Portsmouth, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SEACOAST PATHWAYS IS TO SUPPORT ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS ON THEIR PATHS TO RECOVERY THROUGH THE WORK-ORDERED DAY. SEACOAST PATHWAYS IS A RESTORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS TO COME TOGETHER (SEE SCHEDULE O) FOR HEALTH, WELLNESS, EMPLOYMENT, FELLOWSHIP AND EDUCATION.

Income
$576,022
Spending
$717,908
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$894,189, president and ceo of fedcap

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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 1251% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 82% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (1)
  1. $647,491 spent. SEACOAST PATHWAYS SUPPORTS ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY BRAIN INJURIES THROUGH AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLUBHOUSE MODEL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RESTORATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENT WHERE MEMBERS AND STAFF WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE IN A STRUCTURED WORK-ORDERED DAY DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND RECOVERY. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS, MEMBERS DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, REDUCE ISOLATION, AND STRENGTHEN SKILLS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND LONG-TERM WELLBEING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE CLUBHOUSE OFFERS EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, WELLNESS, SOCIAL, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP MEMBERS PURSUE PERSONAL GOALS RELATED TO WORK, HOUSING, FRIENDSHIPS, AND LIFELONG LEARNING. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN DECISION-MAKING AND GOVERNANCE ACTIVITIES, VOCATIONAL READINESS OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH INITIATIVES, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE RECOVERY AND INCREASED SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ALL CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER PURPOSE, BELONGING, AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT RATHER THAN CLINICAL TREATMENT OR THERAPY SERVICES. SERVING ADULTS THROUGHOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE'S SEACOAST REGION AND NEIGHBORING SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITIES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN BUILD SKILLS, ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THE EVIDENCE-BASED CLUBHOUSE MODEL, MEMBERS ARE EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.

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 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 September 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 September 2013.

    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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