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Veteran Pathways of New England Inc

EIN 82-0681735 · Devens, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE WELLNESS AND WELLBEING SERVICES TO VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ACROSS ALL DIMENSIONS AND EMPOWER THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED AREAS VETERANS ARE IN.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
51
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$122,633, dir. integrated wellness

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $2.9 million spent. THE HOUSING AND FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION INTEGRATES FEDERAL (SSVF) AND STATE (EOVS AND HOPE) GRANT PROGRAMS UNDER A COORDINATED SERVICE MODEL TO MORE EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS VETERAN HOMELESSNESS AND INSTABILITY. THE TEAM INCLUDES 1 DIRECTOR, 2 PROGRAM MANAGERS, 2 PROGRAM COORDINATORS, 12 CASE MANAGERS, AND 5 PEER SPECIALISTS. IN 2024, THE DIVISION PROVIDED $655,482 IN TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT AT-RISK VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, SUCCESSFULLY HOUSED 131 HOMELESS VETERANS, AND DISTRIBUTED 11,036 POUNDS OF FOOD THROUGH ITS ON-SITE PANTRY TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY.
  2. $233,608 spent. WE ARE ONE OF 24 ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS NATIONAL RESEARCH EFFORT THROUGH THE WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROGRAM TO CREATE A BENCHMARK FOR TRAINING AND PLACEMENT OF SERVICE DOGS WITH MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS. THE SERVICE DOG PROGRAM ENHANCES THE INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING OF VETERANS BY PAIRING THEM WITH TRAINED SERVICE DOGS THROUGH THE WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROGRAM. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM DELIVERED 3,380 HOURS OF SPECIALIZED TRAINING TO VETERANS AND THEIR SERVICE DOGS, PROMOTING EMOTIONAL HEALING, FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. ADDITIONALLY WE PLACED 3 DOGS THAT DID NOT MEET CERTIFICATION AS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOGS.
  3. $139,863 spent. THE INTEGRATED WELLNESS DIVISION DELIVERS A TWO-PRONGED APPROACH: PERSONALIZED ASSESSMENTS AND REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEASURABLE WELLNESS PLANS THAT INCLUDE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HOLISTIC HEALTH STRATEGIES. IN 2024, THE DIVISION PROVIDED EQUINE THERAPY SESSIONS TO 65 VETERANS AND FACILITATED MORE THAN 135 WELLNESS CLASSES FOCUSED ON MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.
  4. $298,037 spent. WE CONTINUE TO GROW AND ENHANCE OUR FOOD PANTRY/EMPOWERMENT CENTER AS THE NEEDS CONTINUE TO INCREASE. WE ARE WORKING MORE EXTENSIVELY WITH VETERAN AND FAMILY HOMELESS POPULATION AS WE GAIN CONTINUED RECOGNITION AS A TRUSTED SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE REGION. THE CULINARY DIVISION STRENGTHENS VETERAN HEALTH AND CONNECTION BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR WEEKLY CANTEEN AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS, MORE THAN 200 VETERANS ARE SERVED EACH WEEK, PROMOTING CAMARADERIE AND CARE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SOURCED 10,560 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH ITS FARMERS MARKET INITIATIVE, PROVIDED 588 HOLIDAY MEALS TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND RAISED $9,032 TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH SEASONAL FOOD TRUCK EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2017.

    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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