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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by PATHFINDER SERVICES INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$25,105,887
Total expenses
$27,225,110
Contributions and grants received
$2,336,653
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$21,910,376
Investment income
$567,043
Other revenue
$291,815
Total assets, end of year
$27,957,927
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,689,576
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$20,268,351
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$22,837,306
Management and general expenses
$4,256,393
Fundraising expenses
$131,411
Program service expenses (Part III)
$22,837,306

Program services were 83.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $18,350

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $10,502

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,802,688

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $505,113

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $102,038

  • 2a · Program service revenue: MEDICAID

    total $16,525,451 · related or exempt $16,525,451

  • 2b · Program service revenue: CONTRACT FEES

    total $1,540,772 · related or exempt $1,540,772

  • 2c · Program service revenue: RESIDENTIAL RENT INCOME

    total $1,483,672 · related or exempt $1,483,672

  • 2d · Program service revenue: CHILDCARE FEES

    total $1,238,343 · related or exempt $1,238,343

  • 2e · Program service revenue: VOCATIONAL REHAB FEES

    total $834,193 · related or exempt $834,193

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $287,945 · related or exempt $287,945

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $580,344 · excluded $580,344

  • 6a · Gross rents

    personal property $37,951

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    personal property $37,951

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $37,951 · unrelated business $37,951

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $371,972 · other assets $1,276,567

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $347,852 · other assets $1,313,988

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $24,120 · other assets -$37,421

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$13,301 · excluded -$13,301

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $44,287

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $10,502

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $15,734

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $28,553

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $19,404

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $25,792

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total -$6,388 · unrelated business -$6,388

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $231,699 · related or exempt $231,699

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $231,699

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $585,514 · management and general $585,514

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $15,099,577 · program services $13,037,270 · management and general $1,965,097 · fundraising $97,210

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $3,071,459 · program services $2,964,641 · management and general $89,774 · fundraising $17,044

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,152,586 · program services $965,825 · management and general $179,964 · fundraising $6,797

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $20,380 · program services $17,266 · management and general $3,114

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $104,691 · management and general $104,691

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $54,169 · management and general $54,169

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $33,794 · program services $3,430 · management and general $30,250 · fundraising $114

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $203,256 · program services $136,092 · management and general $66,102 · fundraising $1,062

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $537,594 · program services $91,661 · management and general $444,530 · fundraising $1,403

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $903,400 · program services $837,479 · management and general $65,295 · fundraising $626

  • 17 · Travel

    total $234,687 · program services $195,888 · management and general $37,535 · fundraising $1,264

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $179,266 · program services $113,418 · management and general $65,224 · fundraising $624

  • 20 · Interest

    total $297,433 · program services $129,341 · management and general $168,092

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,091,907 · program services $997,945 · management and general $93,550 · fundraising $412

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $333,066 · program services $207,276 · management and general $125,670 · fundraising $120

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $1,491,954 · program services $1,471,152 · management and general $16,580 · fundraising $4,222

  • 24b · Other expenses: OUTSIDE SERVICES

    total $606,972 · program services $582,796 · management and general $24,176

  • 24c · Other expenses: PROVIDER ASSESSMENT

    total $594,739 · program services $594,739

  • 24d · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSES

    total $353,772 · program services $291,361 · management and general $61,927 · fundraising $484

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $274,894 · program services $199,726 · management and general $75,139 · fundraising $29

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $39,527 · end of year $10,107

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $900,345 · end of year $788,889

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,970,875 · end of year $1,360,666

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $472,844 · end of year $856,351

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $26,719 · end of year $697

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $490,886 · end of year $647,623

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $207,022 · end of year $166,115

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $22,890,097

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $10,344,006

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $13,993,987 · end of year $12,546,091

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $9,740,772 · end of year $10,208,228

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $13,876

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $507,159 · end of year $1,373,160

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,421,128 · end of year $2,508,426

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $7,786

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $3,834,895 · end of year $5,026,567

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $232,377 · end of year $154,583

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $21,843,326 · end of year $20,253,751

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $24,500 · end of year $14,600

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

PATHFINDER STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES BY ENABLING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE AUTONOMY, INCLUSION, AND STABILITY.

  • DISABILITY SUPPORTS RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT IS THE ADULT RESIDENTIAL DIVISION OF PATHFINDER AND BEGAN IMPACTING LIVES IN 1966. RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS OFFERS SUPPORTED LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND GROUP HOME LIVING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SUPPORTING THEM TO LIVE INCLUSIVE LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. THE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO BUILD WORK AND LIFE SKILLS IN AREAS OF INTEREST THAT INCLUDE CLASSROOM, VOLUNTEER, ARTISTIC, AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES.

    Expenses $16,099,064 · Revenue $18,843,316

  • EARLY LEARNING CENTER THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION OF PATHFINDER. IT WAS LAUNCHED IN 1990 TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES WHERE THEY CAN LEARN, PLAY, AND GROW TOGETHER. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER FOCUSES ON EDUCATION FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS. WE HAVE REVERSE SERVICE SLOTS FOR PRENATAL MOTHERS AND CHILDREN AGES 0-3 IN OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE AN EARLY EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH ON MY WAY PRE-K, WHICH INCLUDES KINDERGARTEN READINESS, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, AND CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL PLAY. OUR FULL-SERVICE CHILD CARE CENTER SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS, UTILIZING A CREATIVE CURRICULUM THAT GENERATES AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.

    Expenses $2,459,065 · Revenue $2,307,573

  • COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS IS THE MANUFACTURING DIVISION OF PATHFINDER. THEY OPERATE FROM A WORK-FIRST PHILOSOPHY, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS FOR THEIR BUSINESS NEEDS. WE PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS WITH PACKAGING, ASSEMBLY, KITTING, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT. OUR PARTNERSHIPS RESULT IN COST SAVINGS AND EXPAND WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. OUR ISO- CERTIFIED OPERATION PROVIDES JUST-IN-TIME DELIVERY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR OUR PARTNERS. WE ENABLE OUR TEAM TO MAXIMIZE THEIR ABILITIES AND EARNINGS SUCCESSFULLY.

    Expenses $1,803,560 · Revenue $1,540,772

  • HOME OWNERSHIP THE HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER (HOC) IS THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF PATHFINDER AND WAS CREATED IN 1997. HOC IS A CERTIFIED NEIGHBORWORKS HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER WITH HUNTINGTON AND FORT WAYNE OFFICES. THE DIVISION GUIDES POTENTIAL HOMEBUYERS THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, RESPONSIBLE MORTGAGE OPTIONS, AND POST- PURCHASE COUNSELING. LAST YEAR, THE HOC HELPED 95 FAMILIES FULFILL THEIR DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP. FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER THE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (FOC) IS THE FINANCIAL AND CAREER TRAINING DIVISION OF PATHFINDER. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1987 AND SPECIALIZED IN ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN FINDING AND RETAINING EMPLOYMENT. THE FOC IS A FULLY INCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOCUSING ON FINANCIAL COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND INCOME SUPPORT. WE ALSO RUN A PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL, PREPARING THEM TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE OR HIGHER EDUCATION WHEN THEY GRADUATE.

    Expenses $2,475,617 · Revenue $287,945

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • DANIELLE TIPS

    PRIOR PRES/C

    Total calculated
    $214,499
    From this org
    $167,666
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $46,833
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $167,666
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $46,833
    Filer's total
    $214,499

  • CHRISTOPHER KAUFFMAN

    PRESIDENT/CE

    Total calculated
    $156,694
    From this org
    $125,157
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $31,537
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $125,157
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,537
    Filer's total
    $156,694

  • MICHELLE BANKS

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $158,124
    From this org
    $132,241
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $25,883
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $132,241
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $25,883
    Filer's total
    $158,124

  • RYAN LEMON

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • NATALIJA TROKIC

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JERERMY NIX

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BECKY ARNETT

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TIFFANNEY DRUMMOND

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JULIE GOETZ

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DONNA HUTCHENS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • NICOLE JOHNSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JAMIE JUSTICE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DEBORAH LEMAR

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TIFFANY ROBBINS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ADAM SKILES

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOEY SPIEGEL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JODIE STANLEY

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TRENT WOLFE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
19 March 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202600789349301110

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