2025-01-19T13:25:54-06:00 2024-06-30 020789484 Bernard M Gordon CPA PLC 9010 Stoneleigh Court Fairfax VA 22031 990 2023-07-01 521596259 Britepaths Inc BRIT 7032738829 3959 Pender Drive 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Eric Goldwater Treasurer 7032738829 2025-01-19 1 0 Bernard M Gordon P01387337 7034721503 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Ms Barbara Kurt 3959 Pender Drive 200 Fairfax VA 22030 2930327 0 X britepaths.org X 1989 VA See last paragraph of Schedule O. 15 15 31 435 0 0 1182481 1436618 1592567 1473419 5243 20290 0 0 2780291 2930327 1462174 1238275 0 0 1238241 1358478 0 0 339061 275309 266396 2975724 2863149 -195433 67178 1305555 1612639 436147 676053 869408 936586 X Britepaths provides short-term safety-net services to our neighbors in need while empowering them to work toward long-term self-sufficiency. We deliver our services with respect, compassion, and equity, always preserving the dignity and self-esteem of our clients. 0 0 569370 560707 600000 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 2024, Britepaths disbursed 150 grants to 146 unique households. 416305 381194 427770 Financial Assistance Program - Provides grants to families in financial crisis with payments to help with rent, utilities, car repairs, or similar needs. In fiscal year 2024, Britepaths provided 491 grants to 465 unique households. 363898 880 273426 Financial Empowerment - Britepaths manages the Financial Empowerment Center ("FEC") in partnership with Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services and the United Way of the National Capital Area. Britepaths 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. Britepaths also has personal finance classes and workshops on a variety of topics, pro bono legal assistance, asistance with taxes, and small business development services. Britepaths served 2,848 clients in fiscal year 2024. 904472 295494 172223 Food - The organization coordinates a monthly food program by finding and matching a group of volunteers to a list of clients referred government agencies. The volunteers typically pay for groceries and/or gift cards and deliver them directly to the clients. In addition, Britepaths maintains a food pantry to make emergency deliveries to families with urgent needs. Britepaths also provides gift cards and other items to public school students in need.Workforce Development - Britepaths matches a professional volunteer mentor with a client to improve job seeking skills. Workshops are conducted on topics including resume writing and interviewing. Small stipends are awarded to eligible clients for job training.Community Education - Britepaths provides information about its 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 to create an environment where Britepaths' clients can achieve long-term self-sufficiency.Seasonal Programs - Britepaths works with Fairfax County government agencies, community-based organizations, faith communities, area businesses, individual families, and other volunteers to provide school supplies, holiday meals, gifts of clothing and toys, and store gift cards to clients.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. 904472 295494 172223 2254045 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 31 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Ms Austin Cooper 7032738829 3959 Pender Drive Suite 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Emily Barnes President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen Wheeler Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathy Bold Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Goldwater Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Felipe Arratia Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Angie Delboy Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gabriel Derosier Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Gibson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kyle Grieser Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John McWilliams Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Moore Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rochelle Sanchirico Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christina Saxon Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 May Shallal Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Zakiya Thomas Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Whetzel Executive Director 35.00 X 140000 0 4188 140000 0 4188 1 0 0 0 0 9831 679951 746836 31848 1436618 Emergency rent assist 561000 600000 600000 Financial assistance 561000 427770 427770 Financial empowerment 624100 273426 273426 Food 624200 172223 172223 1473419 20290 20290 2930327 1473419 0 20290 1238275 1238275 141748 111981 12757 17010 1064343 507904 369794 186645 22954 3096 19858 35623 35623 93810 48215 29755 15840 16000 16000 20025 4883 15142 2015 2015 17892 3139 5619 9134 24760 725 24035 73634 73634 22206 22206 9844 9844 Dues and subscriptions 21835 8176 11159 2500 Bank & transaction fees 8577 1820 6757 Postage and shipping 6096 1346 1437 3313 Allocate indirect exp. 0 318985 -423300 104315 43512 3485 39723 304 2863149 2254045 270043 339061 257266 278038 427805 494123 174640 483540 9739 6132 3787 4489 17042 24589 89070 79452 25888 9618 14496 10810 374892 301300 1305555 1612639 80978 76717 300452 355169 298884 436147 676053 X 822000 914086 47408 22500 869408 936586 1305555 1612639 67178 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2987051 657112 1816625 1182481 1436618 8079887 17888 8944 17888 17888 17888 80496 3004939 666056 1834513 1200369 1454506 8160383 8160383 1831 3285 2768 5243 20290 33417 123658 5660001 1592567 1473419 8849645 17043445 0.47880 0.52370 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Contract revenue - 2020 Amount: $ 123,658. 2021 Amount: $ 5,660,001. 2022 Amount: $ 1,592,567. 2023 Amount: $ 1,473,419. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 567 0 0 567 0 Part II-B, Line 1: Worked with the Fairfax County Alliance for Human Services in speaking to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors' members about increasing funding for human services. Testified before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to advocate for affordable housing. 2166 2166 0 86904 77286 9618 9618 Gift cards 13660 Tenant security deposit 6765 Operating lease right of use asset 280875 301300 Deposit payable 6765 Operating lease liability 287219 Unredeemed ODV vouchers 4900 298884 3122841 192514 192514 2930327 0 2930327 3055663 192514 192514 2863149 0 2863149 1 Financial assistance 606 959754 FMV Food Program 2951 202083 FMV grocery gift cards, farmers' market vouchers,and in-kind Seasonal Program 2745 75548 FMV gift cards and goods Other programs 9 890 FMV gift cards Part I, Line 2: Most of the recipients of Britepaths grants are referred to the organization by Fairfax County, Virginia social services agencies. These agencies determine a client's eligibility for Britepaths' programs prior to referral. Britepaths maintains a client database, which contains information for grant awards. X 1 1621 FMV X 88 11067 FMV per pound X Gift cards 21 10423 gift card face value X Other 33 8737 FMV 0 0 0 Part I, Line 32b: Schedule M, Part I, Column (b): Column B for lines 9, 19, 25, and 26 is number of contributions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Britepaths' fiscal year 2024 form 990 is prepared by an independent certified public accountant. The form is reviewed by Britepaths' Finance Director, Treasurer, and Executive Director. It is then presented to the Board of Directors for comments. The Treasurer then approves form 990 and it is submitted to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Executive Director and President of the Board monitor compliance with the conflict of interest policy, which requires all interested persons to file a disclosure statement at least annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 On an annual basis, an ad hoc committee comprised of Board members reviews the Executive Director's performance against predetermined goals. The committee also reviews comparable compensation information of other not-for-profit organizations of similar size. The committee recommends a salary for the Executive Director to the entire Board for approval. Britepaths currently does not have any key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Britepaths' financial statements are made available to the public on its website. Britepaths' governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Page 1, Line 1 (Organization's Mission): Britepaths provides short-term safety-net services to our neighbors in need while empowering them to work toward long-term self-sufficiency. We deliver our services with respect, compassion, and equity, always preserving the dignity and self-esteem of our clients.