Pathway to Hope Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to provide a supportive community for people living with mental illness, so they can find purpose, support, connection, and opportunities to achieve their full potential.
- Income
- $973,119
- Spending
- $797,532
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- -1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 91%
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $83,967, 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
Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 57% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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
6 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 (1)
- $705,874 spent. Pathway to Hope is a community-based mental-health nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every person affected by serious mental illness can pursue a personally satisfying, fully integrated life. We operate from a simple conviction: a full and happy life is possible when individuals are welcomed into a purposeful community, equipped with practical tools, and surrounded by evidence-based supports that foster dignity, autonomy, and hope. From our accredited Clubhouse to a growing suite of clinical, educational, and peer-driven programs, Pathway to Hope offers a continuum of care that addresses the social, vocational, and therapeutic dimensions of mental well-being while reducing the stigma, isolation, and economic burdens so often associated with psychiatric conditions. Our Clubhouse lies at the heart of this mission. Accredited by Clubhouse International, and provided to members free of charge, it follows a proven psychosocial-rehabilitation model in which members and staff work side-by-side to operate the day-to-day program. Care is intentionally holistic: members can pursue transitional, part-time, or full-time jobs through our employment coaching; pursue adult-basic to graduate-level classes with our academic mentoring; and enjoy a rich calendar of social and recreational activities that nurture healthy routines, community connectedness, and sustained resiliency. Within the Clubhouse's work-ordered day, individuals gain tangible job skills, rebuild confidence, and engage in meaningful relationships that translate into higher employment rates, reduced hospitalizations, and measurable improvements in quality of life. Complementing the Clubhouse, Pathway to Hope's clinical services provide individualized, professional interventions that integrate seamlessly into a member's broader mental-wellness journey. Licensed counselors offer goal-oriented psychotherapy to address mood, anxiety, personality, and co-occurring substance-use disorders; trained peer specialists draw on lived experience to model resiliency, facilitate self-advocacy, and bridge members to community resources; and occupational therapists design practical strategies that improve functional independence, enhance daily living skills, and promote long-term health. Each clinical pathway is grounded in collaborative goal-setting, evidence-based techniques, and outcome measurement, ensuring that every participant receives the right level of care at the right time. Education and training extend our impact beyond the walls of our organization. Pathway to Hope's expert staff deliver interactive workshops for individuals, families, providers, and community partners on topics ranging from effective communication and crisis de-escalation to current treatment modalities and caregiver self-care. By equipping stakeholders with accurate knowledge and actionable tools, we reduce systemic barriers to care and cultivate an informed, compassionate network capable of supporting mental wellness across Johnson County and the greater Kansas City region. There simply are not enough resources today for everyone with a mental illness who needs help. We are a local resource for you. We work with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and clinical and community partners to help individuals achieve success. Whether you are seeking services for yourself or a loved one, searching for ways to give back, or simply looking to learn more about mental-health care, Pathway to Hope is ready to welcome you. Together, we can build a future in which every person living with mental illness finds meaningful work, enduring relationships, and, above all, a pathway to hope. During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, Pathway to Hope completed construction and normalization of activities, hosting a ribbon cutting and open house and established partnerships with NAMI and Humble Heart Counseling.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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