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Pathway Homes Inc

EIN 54-1041459 · Fairfax, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE LONG TERM HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND SUPERVISION TO SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL ADULTS.

Income
$22.5 million
Spending
$22.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-12 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
154
Volunteers
86
Highest pay
$351,640, president/ceo

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (3)
  1. $15.4 million spent. PATHWAY HOMES OPERATES A VARIETY OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES AND CO-OCCURRING DISABILITIES RESIDING IN CONGREGATE AND SCATTERED SITE HOUSING. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THESE INDIVIDUALS, MOST WITH HISTORIES OF HOMELESSNESS OR HOUSING INSTABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING NAVIGATION AND STABILIZATION, SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.
  2. $3.9 million spent. PATHWAY HOMES PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES AND OTHER CO-OCCURRING DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL CARE, 24-HOUR STAFFING, ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEDICATION OVERSIGHT, WELLNESS MONITORING, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO PROMOTE DIGNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
  3. $566,106 spent. PATHWAY HOMES OPERATES AN ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INTENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC CARE COORDINATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SUPPORT, AND ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY STABILITY AND REDUCE HOSPITALIZATION.

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 October 1977.

    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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