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Pathways for Peace and Progress Inc

EIN 99-1461863 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 40% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Pathways for Peace and Progress PPP is committed to empowering individuals affected by homelessness and PTSD through holistic support services. We provide access to education mental health resources and community outreach programs that foster healing stability and long-term reintegration into society with dignity and hope.

Income
$300,000
Spending
$107,470
Spent on programs
40%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2

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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    40% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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.

  • 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. $20,000 spent. Program Title: "Holistic Reintegration for Homeless & PTSD-affected Individuals" This program supports individuals affected by homelessness and PTSD by providing comprehensive services aimed at fostering long-term stability. Key program activities include career-readiness workshops mental health support and peer counseling. In the current year we served 150 individuals with a combination of in-person workshops online resources and one-on-one support. The program is primarily funded through individual and corporate donations. It received a significant contribution toward its programming from the organizations revenue helping cover 80% of operational expenses. The impact includes improved access to housing and mental health resources with 70% of participants reporting increased social integration and improved mental health outcomes.
  2. $17,150 spent. Program Title: "Community Outreach & Education" This initiative works directly with local communities to raise awareness and engage individuals with available resources. Activities include informational sessions resource fairs and support services for vulnerable groups. The programs outreach events reached over 500 residents focusing on areas with higher homelessness rates and mental health challenges. Expenses cover outreach materials event space and staff time with no additional grant funding received. The programs success is measured by an increase in participant referrals to our services and follow-up surveys showing heightened awareness of community support systems.
  3. $5,000 spent. Program Title: "Educational and Skill Development" This program is designed to bridge the educational gaps for individuals affected by homelessness and PTSD. It provides career-readiness training digital literacy workshops and job readiness counseling. This year we launched a digital literacy bootcamp that trained 50 individuals in basic computer skills resume writing and interview preparation. The program expenses primarily include instructional materials instructors fees and venue costs. No grant funds were received for this program; it was funded through the revenue from individual and corporate donations.
  4. $500 spent. Program Title: "Health & Wellness Outreach" A small-scale health initiative designed to connect participants with health services focusing on individuals with PTSD and homelessness. The expenses reflect costs related to community health referrals transportation and event organization.

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 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 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 April 2024.

    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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