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A Different Path

EIN 83-0910316 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

As a community-based nonprofit organization, A Different Path focuses on supporting the Greater Sacramento region's historically marginalized communities. ADP is rooted in the foundation of Faith, Hope, and Change. Our goal is to educate individuals and groups on topics surrounding mental health, and trauma experiences which affect low income and underprivileged populations that are possibly at risk. Our staff strives to ensure that trauma impacted youth, adults and/or families learn to engage in effective problem-solving strategies to ensure positive outcomes, increase emotional vocabulary, and self-awareness that contributes to self-esteem and self-confidence.

Income
$246,587
Spending
$212,111
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$62,328, executive director

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

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

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $37,550 spent. Adapting to a New Normal - Adapting to a New Normal provides psychotherapy services to individuals navigating major life transitions, trauma, or emotional distress. Through structured therapeutic interventions, the program promotes mental health stabilization, resilience, and improved psychological well-being.
  2. $44,384 spent. Youth Groups - The Youth Development Group Program provides weekly, on-site group sessions for youth focused on communication skills, emotional regulation, and personal development. Facilitated by a qualified life coach, the program promotes resilience, confidence, and healthy peer engagement.
  3. $46,724 spent. TICRT Mental Health - ADP provided clinical and compliance oversight to ensure therapeutic services delivered under a Sacramento County contract met regulatory and reporting standards. Activities included documentation review, service reconciliation, client satisfaction tracking, quarterly reporting, and supervisory oversight to maintain quality of care and contract compliance.

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 September 2018.

    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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