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Creative Pathways Residential Supports Inc

EIN 47-2844683 · Brookfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL 24/7 CARE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR MISSION STATEMENT IS TO CREATE A PERSONALIZED PATHWAY TO QUALITY LIVING AND INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
74
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$114,119, board member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
  1. $3.0 million spent. PAYROLL AND BENEFITS-THIS INCLUDES PAYROLL OF FOUR MANAGEMENT STAFF MEMBERS WHO OVERSEE THE DAILY OPERATIONS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PAYROLL AND BENEFITS TO THE OTHER 75 PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS. OUR STAFF TYPICALLY WORK EIGHT OR TWELVE HOUR SHIFTS. THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE TAKING INDIVIDUALS TO APPOINTMENTS, TRANSPORTING FOR DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES AND MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION,COOKING,CLEANING,ETC. WE HAVE EMPLOYEES WORKING 24/7.
  2. $162,936 spent. HOST HOME PAYMENTS- WE OVERSEE ONE HOST HOME WHERE TWO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVLOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE 24/7. THIS IS THE PAY THE HOST HOME AND THEIR RELIEF STAFF RECEIVED IN 2025.
  3. $315,984 spent. TRAVEL AND MILEAGE-$36,980-$5,130 WAS SPENT ON TRAVELING EXPENSE FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES TO FURTHER DEVELOPE THE AGENCY. $31,850 WAS SPENT ON MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT TO STAFF MEMBERS WHO TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN VEHICLES.ALSO,ORGANIZATION OWNED VECHICLE EXPENSE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF INDIVIDUALS WE SUPPORT $60,012. ALL OTHER EXPENSES-$93,583. WAS MONEY SPENT ON DONATED FUNDS TO THE INDIVIDUALS WE SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES ESSENTIALS NEEDED,BIRTHDAY AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. $125,409 WAS SPENT ON THE FIVE HOMES WE OPERATE. THIS INCLUDES HOME REPAIRS,DAMAGES,FURNITURE,HOME ESSENTIALS,AND OTHER HOME LIVING NEEDS THAT THE INDIVIDUALS CANNOT AFFORD WITHIN THEIR BUDGETS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 July 2015.

    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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