Nonprofit · EIN 33-0724945
PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,185,661 | $9,223,813 | -$38,152 | $2,978,279 | $1,551,425 | $1,426,854 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,562,196 | $8,186,040 | $376,156 | $2,403,465 | $938,459 | $1,465,006 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,342,137 | $6,411,571 | -$69,434 | $2,487,472 | $1,398,622 | $1,088,850 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,171,995
- of which government grants
- $8,307,305
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $533
- Other revenue
- $13,133
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $148,590
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,732,208
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,346,920
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,509
- Accounting fees
- $21,535
- Occupancy
- $278,111
- Depreciation
- $58,262
- Program services (functional)
- $8,335,812
- Management and general (functional)
- $888,001
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,403,465
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,978,279
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,551,425
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,426,854
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,120,913
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,426,854
- Gross receipts
- $9,185,661
- Employees
- 144
- Volunteers
- 1,213
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS OBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $148,590 |
| SERGIO DIAZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELINA BOSWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY BARKLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICH ERICKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN PHILLIPS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD RIDGWAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN JARAMILLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW PEAKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAMIEN O-FARRELL | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS OBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $142,967 |
| SERGIO DIAZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELINA BOSWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY BARKLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN PHILLIPS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD RIDGWAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN JARAMILLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW PEAKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE HOBBS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICH ERICKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAMIEN O-FARRELL | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERGIO DIAZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELINA BOSWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY BARKLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICH ERICKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN PHILLIPS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD RIDGWAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN JARAMILLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW PEAKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE HOBBS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAMIEN O-FARRELL | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS OBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1240 PALMYRITA AVE STE A, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-1728
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SERGIO DIAZ, PO BOX 1445, RIVERSIDE, CA 92502
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS OBERG, CEO
- Phone
- (951) 786-9048
- Website
- WWW.THEPATHOFLIFE.COM
- Return prepared by
- SMITH MARION & CO
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0724945 or by the name PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES (POLM) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE GOAL TO RESCUE, RESTORE, AND REBUILD LIVES. POLM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING WITH WRAP AROUND SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COACHING THAT PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND FAMILY RESTORATION
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY SHELTER: THIS SHELTER IS A 60 -90 DAY PROGRAM THAT SERVES ADULTS 18 AND OLDER BY PROVIDING TEMPORARY HOUSING ALONG WITH ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS, JOB READINESS, MEALS, SHOWERS, HYGIENE SUPPLIES AND OTHER NECESSARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES 90 BEDS FOR ELIGIBLE MEN AND WOMEN WITH SEPARATE DORMITORIES FOR EACH GENDER. 749 NEW ENROLLMENTS; 767 EXITED 27,776 BED NIGHTS (2,315 BED NIGHTS PER MONTH AVG) 84% BED UTILIZATION AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY 43 DAYS 26 (3.5%) VETERANS SERVED 270 (36%) CHRONIC HOMELESS 345 (46%) MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER 84 (11%) AGE 18-24 SERVED 73 (10%) AGE 62+ OR OLDER SERVED CONNECTED WITH MAINSTREAM BENEFITS AT EXIT 551 (72%) INCOME AT EXIT 242 (31%) EMPLOYMENT INCOME AT EXIT 63 (8%) OTHER INCOME AT EXIT 179 (23%) INCREASED EMPLOYMENT AT EXIT 29 (4%) INCREASED INCOME AT EXIT 26 (3%) EXITS TO INTERIM HOUSING 171 (22%) EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING 106 (14%) TOTAL EXITS TO A HOUSING DESTINATION 277 (36%)Expenses $583,682
- FAMILY SHELTER: THIS 60-90 DAY PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO PARENTS AND COUPLES WITH CHILDREN. IT OFFERS A SAFE HAVEN TO HELP FAMILIES MOVE TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE. IT IS A DORMITORY SETTING WITH 46 BEDS AS WELL AS CRIBS. CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH LIFE SKILLS, WORKSHOPS, MEALS, SHOWERS, AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES. CASE MANAGERS HELP FAMILIES TO ESTABLISH A HOUSING PLAN WITH GOALS. DURING THEIR STAY, THEY ALSO ASSIST WITH FINDING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE.82 HOUSEHOLDS, 233 NEW ENROLLMENTS; 125 CHILDREN (AGE 0-17) (54%) 22 HOUSEHOLDS, 196 INDIVIDUALS EXITED; 103 CHILDREN (AGE 0-17) (53%) 15,244 BED NIGHTS (1,270 PER MONTH AVG) 91% BED UTILIZATION AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY 63 DAYS 7 (6%) CHRONIC HOMELESS (ADULTS & HOH ONLY) 18 (8%) MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER 20 (9%) AGE 18-24 SERVED CONNECTED WITH MAINSTREAM BENEFITS AT EXIT - 74 (80%) (ADULTS & HOH ONLY) INCOME AT EXIT 57 (29%) (ADULTS & HOH ONLY) EMPLOYMENT INCOME AT EXIT 11 (4%) (ADULTS & HOH ONLY) OTHER INCOME AT EXIT 49 (25%) (ADULTS & HOH ONLY) INCREASED INCOME AT EXIT 11 (12%) (ADULTS & HOH ONLY) INCREASED EMPLOYMENT AT EXIT 11 (12%) (ADULTS & HOH ONLY) EXITS TO INTERIM HOUSING 64 INDIVIDUALS (33%) EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING 63 INDIVIDUALS (32%) TOTAL EXITS TO A HOUSING DESTINATION - 127 INDIVIDUALS (65%)Expenses $1,993,084
- PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CONTINUOUS RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES, UTILIZING A HOUSING FIRST MODEL WITH EXTREMELY LOW BARRIERS FOR PLACEMENT INTO HOUSING WITH THE SUPPORT OF HOUSING NAVIGATORS. CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, UTILITY DEPOSITS AND ASSISTANCE, MOVING ASSISTANCE, GROCERIES, AND CHILDCARE. 86 HOUSEHOLDS, 139 INDIVIDUALS SERVED; 29 CHILDREN (AGE 0-17) SERVED (21%) 10 (7%) AGE 18-24 SERVED 97% RETENTION RATE IN PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS DECEASED EXITS TO INTERIM HOUSING 7 INDIVIDUALS (18% OF EXITS) EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING 18 INDIVIDUALS (49% OF EXITS) TOTAL EXITS TO A HOUSING DESTINATION - 25 INDIVIDUALS (67% OF EXITS)Expenses $5,759,046
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0724945
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,978,279
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,185,661
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,185,661 | $9,223,813 | $2,978,279 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,562,196 | $8,186,040 | $2,403,465 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,342,137 | $6,411,571 | $2,487,472 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,935,176 | $5,852,958 | $1,927,594 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-0724945).
Questions about PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES is 33-0724945.
- Is PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SERGIO DIAZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,590 (CHRIS OBERG, CEO).
- How much revenue does PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,185,661, expenses of $9,223,813 and total assets of $2,978,279 at year end.
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