Positive Paths
- Assets
- $304.9k
- Revenue
- $230.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Mesa, AZ
- Founding
- 10/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 46-4943070
Organization Overview
Positive Paths is located in Mesa, AZ. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Positive Paths 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, Positive Paths generated $230.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $149.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.1% 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
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS EAST VALLEY WOMEN IN NEED BY PROVIDING LIFE-BRIDGE TO ECONOMIC STABILITY, PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. THIS IS DONE THROUGH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE THE FALL OF 2014, THE ORGANIZATION HAS AWARDED OVER 100 EAST VALLEY WOMEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET AN EDUCATION BY AWARDING THEM AN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP. EACH OF THESE WOMEN HAS WORKED HARD TO OVERCOME LIFE'S TRAUMATIC OBSTACLES AND IS DETERMINED TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, AND THAT OF THEIR CHILDREN, THROUGH AN EDUCATION. THESE WOMEN ARE COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING A DEGREE THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR CAREER AND PROVIDE FOR A SUSTAINABLE LIFE. EACH WOMAN IS ASSIGNED A SUCCESSFUL, PROFESSIONAL MENTOR. THESE MENTORS PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT TO THESE WOMEN. IN FACT, FOR MOST OF THEM, IT IS THE FIRST TIME ANYONE BELIEVED IN THEM AND SHOWED THEM ANY SUPPORT IN THEIR LIFETIME. EACH RECIPIENT MUST MAINTAIN A 2.5 GPA AND PROVIDE PROOF OF THEIR GRADES AND PROGRESSION TOWARDS THEIR DEGREE. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PROGRESS BEFORE ANY ADDITIONAL MONEY IS APPROVED. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT IS GENERALLY ALLOCATED IS $8,000 PER RECIPIENT. POSITIVE PATHS AWARDED 38 WOMEN SCHOLARSHIPS DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maria Hesse President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Joyce Mckinney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Caryn Gose Past President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Andrea Johnson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kate Bratetic Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathleen Dowler Director-Emeritis | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $9,956 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $179,734 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $58,207 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $247,897 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,906 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $229,991 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,706 |
| 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. | $34,207 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,421 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $2,617 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,389 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $539 |
| Office expenses | $864 |
| Information technology | $2,481 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,829 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,719 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,731 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $149,634 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $304,100 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $750 |
| Total assets | $304,850 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $304,850 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $304,850 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Positive Paths has recieved totaling $11,751.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,472 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $279 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Charles And Helen Schwab Foundation San Francisco, CA | $691,573,201 | $120,025,754 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Gardena, CA | $152,619,685 | $60,036,131 |
Arizona Leadership Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $8,143,528 | $41,232,860 |
College Track Oakland, CA | $64,375,720 | $27,539,542 |
Business For Social Responsibility San Francisco, CA | $23,283,625 | $33,746,077 |
Alliance For Choice In Education Greenwood Village, CO | $60,249,872 | $34,038,450 |
Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization Inc Chandler, AZ | $15,419,007 | $23,692,507 |
Institute For Better Education Tucson, AZ | $37,186,348 | $28,870,649 |
Catholic Education Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $32,375,379 | $24,525,242 |
Mcconnell Foundation Redding, CA | $0 | $21,867,294 |
Arizona Tuition Connection Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $37,104,483 | $31,699,669 |
New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation Albuquerque, NM | $392,805,656 | $19,955,288 |