Britepaths Inc is located in Fairfax, VA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (K34) the organization is classified as: Congregate Meals, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Britepaths Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Britepaths Inc 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 06/2023, Britepaths Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.6% per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE LAST PARAGRAPH OF SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA) - FUNDS FROM FAIRFAX COUNTY WERE DISTRIBUTED TO BRITEPATHS TO DISBURSE DIRECT ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TO CLIENTS AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC. ALLOWABLE ASSISTANCE INCLUDED RENT AND RENT ARREARS, UTILITIES/HOME ENERGY AND UTILITIES/HOME ENERGY ARREARS, AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED HOUSING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, BRITEPATHS DISBURSED 139 GRANTS TO 121 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS.
FOOD - THE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD AND TOILETRIES FROM OUR PANTRY, GROCERY GIFT CARDS, AND FARMERS' MARKET VOUCHERS TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FOR CLIENTS WORKING WITH MENTOR, CASEWORKER, OR IN A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF GROCERY CARDS. WE OFFER FARMER'S MARKET VOUCHERS TO ALL FOOD CLIENTS FROM MAY TO OCTOBER TO PURCHASE FRESH PRODUCE. WE ALSO SUPPORT 22 SCHOOL WEEKEND FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PANTRIES AT 4 HIGH SCHOOLS.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - THE PROGRAM OFFERS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, WORKFORCE COACHING, WORKSHOPS RELATED TO CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORK MENTORING.COMMUNITY EDUCATION - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT BRITEPATHS' ACTIVITIES TO THE COMMUNITY AND REFERRING AGENTS AND FOSTERS RELATIONSHIPS WITH DONORS THROUGH SEVERAL MEDIUMS, INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, PRINT MATERIALS, DISPLAY BOARDS, AND NEWSLETTERS.ADVOCACY PROGRAM - BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ADVOCATE FOR BOARD-SELECTED ISSUES IN ORDER TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE BRITEPATHS' CLIENTS CAN ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.SEASONAL PROGRAMS - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS AT FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GROCERY GIFT CARDS TO FAMILIES OF THESE SAME STUDENTS FOR THANKSGIVING AND WINTER HOLIDAY MEALS.FINANCIAL LITERACY - BRITEPATHS EDUCATES CLIENTS IN BASIC HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING AND UNDERSTANDING CREDIT THROUGH FOUR PROGRAMS: ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE FINANCIAL MENTORING PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING CLINICS, SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED THROUGH BUDGETING CLASSES, AND ELIGIBLE CLIENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MPOWER LOAN PROGRAM IN WHICH THE CLIENT IS PROVIDED WITH A ZERO-INTEREST LOAN. BRITEPATHS' STAFF TRAIN AND SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE MENTORING AND CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDES GRANTS TO FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL CRISIS WITH PAYMENTS TO HELP WITH RENT (NOT PANDEMIC RELATED), UTILITIES (NOT PANDEMIC RELATED), CAR REPAIR, OR SIMILAR NEEDS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, BRITEPATHS PROVIDED 534 GRANTS TO 517 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER (FEC) - BRITEPATHS MANAGES THE FEC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAIRFAX COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND THE UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA. THE FEC PROVIDES FINANCIAL COACHING AND RELATED SERVICES BOTH AT THE FEC AND THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.CLIENTS WORK WITH A COACH, WHO HELPS THEM CREATE A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL FINANCIAL GOALS. THE FEC ALSO HAS PERSONAL FINANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE, ASISTANCE WITH TAXES, AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. THE FEC SERVED 2,575 CLIENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Emily Barnes President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Wheeler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Bold Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Goldwater Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Felipe Arratia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angie Delboy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $13,712 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $23,407 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $412,905 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $732,457 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $42,205 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,182,481 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,592,567 |
Investment income | $5,243 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,780,291 |
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. | $1,462,174 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,033 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,733 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $966,945 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,981 |
Other employee benefits | $23,497 |
Payroll taxes | $87,785 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,619 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,991 |
Office expenses | $19,417 |
Information technology | $27,689 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $72,412 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,353 |
Insurance | $32,932 |
All other expenses | $41,231 |
Total functional expenses | $2,975,724 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $257,266 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $427,805 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $174,640 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $9,739 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,787 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,042 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,888 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $14,496 |
Other assets | $374,892 |
Total assets | $1,305,555 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,978 |
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 | $355,169 |
Total liabilities | $436,147 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $822,000 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $47,408 |
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 | $1,305,555 |