Nonprofit · EIN 36-2882809
PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES
Tax-exempt · PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,451,271 | $5,985,187 | $466,084 | $4,685,306 | $605,377 | $4,079,929 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,519,428 | $5,138,397 | $381,031 | $4,321,356 | $550,531 | $3,770,825 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,331,065 | $5,100,031 | $231,034 | $3,884,491 | $336,083 | $3,548,408 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,098,312
- of which government grants
- $5,635,981
- Program service revenue
- $91,608
- Investment income
- $252,555
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$33,460
- Other revenue
- $8,796
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $427,887
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $202,843
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,896,826
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,202,465
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,113
- Accounting fees
- $123,206
- Occupancy
- $211,522
- Travel
- $52,730
- Depreciation
- $20,426
- Program services (functional)
- $4,998,704
- Management and general (functional)
- $734,293
- Fundraising (functional)
- $252,190
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,321,356
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,685,306
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $605,377
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,079,929
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,672
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,042,521
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $37,408
- Gross receipts
- $6,499,251
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 68
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE KIELY-GRANDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $113,959 | $37,915 |
| MARK MCCABE | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $88,885 | $488 |
| STEVE PAPPAGEORGE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER JONES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SMOLENSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN MORAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN RAFA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BALARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN GRUCA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNADETTE ORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN REASONOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN SUTERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE KIELY-GRANDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $101,078 | $47,721 |
| MARK MCCABE | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $86,130 | $0 |
| STEVE PAPPAGEORGE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER JONES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SMOLENSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN RAFA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNADETTE ORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN GRUCA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN REASONOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN MORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BALARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SUTERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE KIELY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,603 | $84,159 |
| MARK MCCABE | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $82,500 | $0 |
| STEVE SUTERA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PAPPAGEORGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN RAFA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BALARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN GRUCA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN MORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNADETTE ORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN REASONOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SMOLENSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7808 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE 5TH FLOOR, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463-1027
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELAINE KIELY-GRANDE, 7808 COLLEGE DR 5TH FL, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
- Signed the 990
- ELAINE KIELY-GRANDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (708) 361-0219
- Website
- WWW.PATHLIGHTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SASSETTI LLC
Mission
TO INFORM, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AS THEY NAVIGATE AGING.
Program accomplishments
- CARE COORDINATION: THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED 3,036 HOLISTIC ASSESSMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES IN FY25. BASED ON THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE OLDER ADULTS, STAFF MADE THE APPROPRIATE REFERRALS TO STATE AND FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMMING TO ASSIST THE OLDER ADULT TO AGE IN PLACE SAFELY IN THE COMMUNITY FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. CAREGIVERS CONDUCTED 7,740 SCREENINGS AT AREA HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.Expenses $2,153,479
- TITLE III-B, UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, PROVIDES ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS THAT HELP OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND AGE IN PLACE, INCLUDING INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS, IN-HOME SERVICES, OPTIONS COUNSELING, SENIOR HEALTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION. AS PART OF THE AGING AND DISABILITY NETWORK (ADRN), DURING FY25, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 13,916 PEOPLE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED 48,105 UNITS OF SERVICE.Expenses $835,045 · revenue $12,434
- TITLE III E, UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, AS A CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER (CRC), THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY CAREGIVERS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, COUNSELING, RESPITE SERVICES, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, HELPING CAREGIVERS MAINTAIN THEIR WELL-BEING WHILE CONTINUING TO CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA AND GRANDPARENTSRAISING GRANDCHILDREN. DURING FY25, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 666 PEOPLE IN THIS PROGRAM RESULTING IN 14,628 UNITS OF SERVICE.Expenses $717,231 · revenue $7,949
- VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING IN-HOME SERVICES, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, INFORMATION ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS AND CAREGIVER AND CAREGIVER RESPITE SERVICES.Expenses $1,292,949 · grants $427,887 · revenue $113,481
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2882809
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,685,306
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,499,251
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,451,271 | $5,985,187 | $4,685,306 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,519,428 | $5,138,397 | $4,321,356 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,331,065 | $5,100,031 | $3,884,491 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,960,709 | $4,776,583 | $3,656,519 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 36-2882809).
Questions about PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES
- What is the EIN of PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES is 36-2882809.
- Is PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES 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 PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ELAINE KIELY-GRANDE.
- Who are the officers and directors of PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,959 (ELAINE KIELY-GRANDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PATHLIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,451,271, expenses of $5,985,187 and total assets of $4,685,306 at year end.
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