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Britepaths Inc

EIN 52-1596259 · Fairfax, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRITEPATHS PROVIDES SHORT-TERM SAFETY-NET SERVICES TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED WHILE EMPOWERING THEM TO WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE DELIVER OUR SERVICES WITH RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND EQUITY, ALWAYS PRESERVING THE DIGNITY AND SELF-ESTEEM OF OUR CLIENTS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
27
Volunteers
371
Highest pay
$147,512, executive director (thru oct 2024)

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

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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 (8)
  1. $509,683 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEBRITEPATHS ENLISTS AND COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS TO EVALUATE REQUESTS FROM FAIRFAX COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS. THESE GRANTS ARE GENERALLY ONE-TIME EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. BRITEPATHS PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO PAY RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL AND OTHER EMERGENCY EXPENSES, INCLUDING AUTO REPAIR.
  2. $388,026 spent. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENTTHROUGH AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA AND THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, BRITEPATHS OPERATES THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER AT SOUTH COUNTY, WHICH OFFERS FINANCIAL COACHING AND WORKSHOPS IN BUDGETING, PERSONAL FINANCE, IMPROVING CREDIT SCORES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL EDUCATION TOPICS. COACHING AND WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED BY CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS OR OTHER FINANCE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO THE PROGRAM.
  3. $314,392 spent. FOODBRITEPATHS PROVIDES GROCERY GIFT CARDS AND A HYGIENE PACKING FROM OUR IN-OFFICE PANTRY TO HOUSEHOLDS REFERRED BY COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS. HOUSEHOLDS ARE ELIGIBLE ONCE PER FISCAL YEAR FOR THIS ASSISTANCE. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO BRITEPATHS THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY FUNDING POOL, FUNDING FROM FAIRFAX COUNTY.IN THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL, BRITEPATHS PROVIDES VOUCHERS FOR FRESH PRODUCE AND PROTEIN PRODUCTS THAT FAMILIES CAN USE AT PARTICIPATING VENDOR STALLS AT NORTHERN VIRGINIA FARMERS MARKETS. BRITEPATHS REIMBURSES THE VENDORS FOR THE VOUCHERS SPENT AT THEIR STALL. HOUSEHOLDS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE VOUCHERS INCLUDE FOOD SECURITY CLIENTS, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CLIENTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CLIENTS. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO BRITEPATHS THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY FUNDING POOL, FUNDING FROM FAIRFAX COUNTY.IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, BRITEPATHS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN A PILOT FOOD ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM THROUGH A FAIRFAX CITY GRANT PROGRAM, CALLED BRITESTEPS. A COHORT OF 25 FAIRFAX CITY RESIDENTS WITH CHILDREN WERE SELECTED, AND EACH RECEIVED ONE GROCERY GIFT CARD PER MONTH UPON COMPLETION OF A FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT OR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY, FOR A DURATION OF 6 MONTHS.
  4. $205,933 spent. EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
  5. $196,808 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  6. $102,789 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION
  7. $102,750 spent. YOUTH
  8. $71,391 spent. ECONOMIC MOBILITY

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

  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 November 6, 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 June 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 May 1989.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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