Pathway School, operating under the name Same As Above, is located in Jeffersonville, PA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Same As Above employed 141 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Same As Above is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Same As Above generated $12.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS IN STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO PROMOTE THEIR SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENCE AFTER PATHWAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PATHWAY SCHOOL EMPLOYS AN INTEGRATED, TEAM APPROACH FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AGES 4-21 WITH MILD TO MODERATE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS. EDUCATION IS PROVIDED ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EACH STUDENT'S INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) AND IS DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. SERVICES ARE IMPLEMENTED ON A 12- ACRE CAMPUS AND IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. ADDITIONAL RELATED SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, READING SUPPORT, ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION AND POST-GRADUATION PLANNING, CAREER EDUCATION AND CLINICAL SERVICES. PATHWAY IMPLEMENTS A SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT ENHANCES THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDES A SAFE, THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT FOR EACH STUDENT TO PROGRESS ACADEMICALLY AND TO DEVELOP AGE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS. THE GOAL OF THE PATHWAY SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS EACH STUDENT TO LEARN AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PATHWAY STUDENTS COME FROM 40 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, 20 CHARTER SCHOOLS AND FROM 8 SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES. THE PATHWAY SCHOOL CURRENTLY SERVES 173 STUDENTS FROM INTERMEDIATE UNITS 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 AND 29.THE INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL USED AT THE PATHWAY SCHOOL RANGES FROM A SELF-CONTAINED, ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION; TO HOMOGENEOUS GROUPINGS FOR READING, MATH, SCIENCE AND WRITING INSTRUCTION; TO DEPARTMENTALIZED INSTRUCTION IN A SECONDARY (HIGH SCHOOL) PROGRAM. STAFFING RATIOS DEPEND ON THE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT, BUT GENERALLY CLASS SIZE IS 6 - 8 STUDENTS, WITH 1 TEACHER AND 1 TEACHER ASSISTANT. EACH CLASSROOM IS EQUIPPED WITH COMPUTER AND SMARTBOARD TECHNOLOGY AND EACH STUDENT HAS THEIR OWN CHROMEBOOK TABLET. PATHWAY CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND HAS STEM PROGRAMING WHICH IS BEING USED BY STUDENTS. THE INSTRUCTIONAL CURRICULUM WITH SCOPE AND SEQUENCE INCLUDES THE USE OF RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES AND IS DESIGNED TO MEET STATE COMMON CORE STANDARDS. ALL TEACHERS ARE CERTIFIED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; MOST HOLD MASTER DEGREES. SOCIAL SKILLS ARE EMBEDDED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY SO STUDENTS CAN LEARN TO INTERACT APPROPRIATELY WITH PEERS AND ADULTS ACROSS A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. REGARDLESS OF INTELLECTUAL FUNCTIONING, EVERY PATHWAY STUDENT OVER THE AGE OF 14 IS ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES BOTH ON-CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES. ALL PATHWAY STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THEATER PROGRAM WHERE THEY ARE LED BY PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND SET DESIGNERS ON THE PRODUCTION OF THE SCHOOL PLAYS. PATHWAY STUDENTS GRADUATE AT A RATE OF 100%. HIGH ACHIEVING STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO ATTEND CLASSES AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHILE ENROLLED AT PATHWAY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David J Schultheis President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $223,389 |
Lester Gallagher Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $155,059 |
A Jory Barrad Director Of Development | 40 | $116,254 | |
B Catherine Lepley Director Of Education | 40 | $115,088 | |
Diana Phifer Assistant Secretary | Officer | 40 | $79,467 |
Colin Hartnett Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $58,010 |
Related organizations | $4,400 |
Government grants | $1,155,882 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $229,656 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,447,948 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,437,730 |
Investment income | $6,501 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $10,420 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,102 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,917,266 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $423,905 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,513 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,484,908 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $154,262 |
Other employee benefits | $1,037,637 |
Payroll taxes | $592,562 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $45,335 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $63,705 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,724,329 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,183 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $130,750 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,607,774 |
Travel | $2,011 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,867 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $35,556 |
Total functional expenses | $12,948,495 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $346 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,071,388 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $476,046 |
Accounts receivable, net | $166,543 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $68,128 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $22,015 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,375 |
Total assets | $3,810,841 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,537,791 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $657,016 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $646,252 |
Total liabilities | $2,841,059 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $890,672 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,110 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,810,841 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Pathway School has recieved totaling $66,286.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Majik Foundation Newtown Square, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Genuardi Family Foundation Blue Bell, PA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Montgomery County Foundation Inc Blue Bell, PA PURPOSE: GRANT IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $5,786 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $500 |
Beg. Balance | $3,645,211 |
Earnings | -$467,005 |
Net Contributions | -$16,911 |
Ending Balance | $3,161,295 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Matheny School And Hospital Inc Peapack, NJ | $69,499,999 | $54,050,053 |
Eden Autism Services Inc Princeton, NJ | $37,499,869 | $43,268,973 |
Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc Rochester, NY | $32,501,953 | $38,497,065 |
Winston Preparatory School New York, NY | $56,916,189 | $37,261,516 |
Childrens Institute Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $161,136,560 | $38,389,576 |
Spectrum 360 A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Verona, NJ | $23,814,231 | $33,525,143 |
Eden Ii School For Autistic Childern Inc Staten Island, NY | $32,260,171 | $32,379,334 |
Maryland School For The Blind Baltimore, MD | $195,153,982 | $44,682,438 |
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children Pittsburgh, PA | $69,573,969 | $29,978,055 |
New York Institute For Special Education Bronx, NY | $182,971,152 | $45,507,452 |
Stephen Gaynor School New York, NY | $123,265,362 | $36,695,130 |
Overbrook School For The Blind Philadelphia, PA | $240,732,911 | $37,096,319 |