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Pathfinder Manufacturing

EIN 91-1518808 · Everett, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS BY PROVIDING TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
113
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$193,318, 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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $4.9 million spent. PATHFINDER MANUFACTURING'S PROGRAM GOALS ARE THREEFOLD. FIRST WE STRIVE TO KEEP KIDS IN SCHOOL TO RECEIVE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WHILE HELPING TO BUILD A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM IN THEM. SECONDLY, WE WANT TO HELP THEM LEARN THE SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM BE AN ASSET TO FUTURE EMPLOYERS. AMONG THOSE SKILLS ARE BEING ON TIME, WORKING AS A TEAM AND GIVING A FULL DAY'S WORK FOR A FULL DAY'S PAY. THE LAST GOAL IS MULTI-FACETED-TEACH THEM A WORK SKILL THAT PROMISES A LIVING WAGE FOR FUTURE INDEPENDENCE AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OR HELP THEM BELIEVE THAT THEY CAN LEARN AND GUIDE THEM FORWARD INTO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL EXPLORATION AND STUDY. IN ADDITION TO THE TECHNICAL SKILLS STUDIED IN OUR CLASSROOM AND THEN APPLIED IN HANDS-ON WORK ON THE PRODUCTION FLOOR, STUDENTS EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS TOWARD THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. ONCE STUDENTS MOVE FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE PRODUCTION FLOOR THEY BEGIN TO EARN A STIPEND EQUAL TO WASHINGTON STATE MINIMUM WAGE.THE PROGRAM SERVES AS BOTH A STEPPING STONE AND SAFETY NET TO VULNERABLE, AT-RISK YOUTH AT THE BRINK OF YOUNG ADULTHOOD. WE HAVE DESIGNED OUR PROGRAM MODEL TO ASSURE AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR THIS DIFFICULT TO SERVE YOUTH IS IN PLACE TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THOSE LIVES.

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 December 1996.

    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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