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Advance Inc

EIN 92-0913190 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Advance, Inc. dba Advance Pathways (The Organization) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization located in Aurora, CO with a mission to offer services to Aurora adults experiencing homelessness by creating a community that provides all the help required to those willing to work toward self-sufficiency; anyone who wants help gets help. Advance Pathways staff are inspiring individuals who believe in the innate capacity for change, accepting both potential and brokenness as part of humanity.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
89
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$188,874, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 190% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $4.9 million spent. In 2025, Advance transitioned our operations to the newly developed Aurora Regional Navigation Campus (Navigation Campus), centralizing our services to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. A cornerstone of this effort includes fostering collaborative relationships with 15+ partner organizations, each selected for their specialized expertise in critical service areas such as mental health, substance use treatment, workforce development, and obtaining vital documents. We officially launched the Navigation Campus on November 17, 2025 and housed about 150 adults the first night, and by mid-December we consistently served about 375 people nightly.Throughout 2025, Advance Pathways successfully supported 1,981 unique individuals in the Day Center and 1,990 with Overnight services that began in January. Among these individuals, 307 actively engaged in personalized case management to further their development goals. The organization's team grew more than fourfold within approximately four months, expanding from nine dedicated professionals to over 40. This accelerated growth was challenging yet crucial to meeting the emergent needs of Aurora's unhoused population, exemplifying Advances agility and dedication in adapting to evolving community demands and solidifying its critical role within the local continuum of care. Advance Pathways made the difficult decision not to renew the leases for the sober living homes in order to focus on the Navigation Campus. We are proud of what we were able to accomplish with the Community Members in the transitional housing sober living program. Specifically, we had 97% alumni engagement, 81% in stable living situations, 69% employed, 86% still sober, and 53% were actively attending recovery groups. Here are a few quotes from our Community Members. I am with my son every day now. I spent the holidays with family. Advance Pathways staff is very supportive. I am rebuilding important relationships.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 2022.

    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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