Paving the Path to Wellness Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE THRIVE WITH A HEALTHY BODY, PEACEFUL MIND AND JOYFUL HEART. WE ALSO AIM TO EDUCATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE PAVING THE PATH TO WELLNESS CURRICULUM SO THEY CAN UTILIZE IT IN THEIR PRACTICE, BRINGING LIFESTYLE MEDICINE INTO THEIR PRACTICE. IN ADDITION, WE WANT TO CREATE A GROUP WHERE ANYONE CAN JOIN AND LEARN FROM EXPERTS THROUGH THE PAVER'S PLACE.
- Income
- $80,788
- Spending
- $46,660
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Highest pay
- $2,380, treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $21,805 spent. PAVING THE PATH TO WELLNESS RECEIVED GRANT FUNDING TO CONDUCT A PILOT STUDY. THIS PILOT TYPE 1 HYBRID EFFECTIVENESS IMPLEMENTATION STUDY EVALUATED PAVING THE PATH TO WELLNESS, A GROUP-BASED LIFESTYLE MEDICINE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT WHOLE-PERSON HEALTH THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION, BEHAVIOR CHANGE STRATEGIES, AND PEER SUPPORT. THE STUDY AIMED TO ASSESS BOTH THE PRELIMINARY EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM ON PARTICIPANTS' HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING, AS WELL AS KEY FACTORS INFLUENCING ITS REAL-WORLD IMPLEMENTATION IN DIVERSE CLINICAL SETTINGS. FUNDS WERE USED TO PAY PROGRAM STAFF, SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE, PURCHASE PAVING WORKBOOKS, ETC.
- $5,297 spent. BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE, THE PAVING PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE WHOLE PERSON-BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT- WITH THE GOAL TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE. PARTICIPANTS TYPICALLY MEET WEEKLY FOR 6-12 SESSIONS IN AN ONLINE OR IN-PERSON FORMAT, TO LEARN ABOUT THE 12 PAVING WHEEL STEPS AND HOW TO IMPLEMENT THEM INTO THEIR LIVES. THE GROUP IS LED BY A HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER WHO EDUCATES AND FACILITATES GROUP DISCUSSION.IN 2024, WE (1) CERTIFIED 12 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING TWO INTERNATIONALLY: 1 IN KOREA AND 1 IN BRAZIL, (2) WE PROVIDED 3 OF PAVING THE PATH TO WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR STROKE SURVIVORS, CANCER SURVIVORS AS WELL AS THE GENERAL POPULATION. A TOTAL OF 17 PEOPLE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE PAVING PROGRAM, AND (3) STARTED A PAVER'S PLACE - A VIRTUAL MONTHLY MEETING THAT WE BRING DIFFERENT PROFESSIONALS TO INSPIRE PARTICIPANTS AT NO COST. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE PAVING THE PATH TO WELLNESS 8-12 WEEKS PROGRAM, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS PAVING CERTIFICATION, WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO TEACH THE PAVING PROGRAM, AS WELL AS CONSULTATIONS TO COMPANIES WHO WANT TO BRING LIFESTYLE MEDICINE INTO THEIR WORKPLACES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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