Nonprofit · EIN 52-1596259
BRITEPATHS INC
Tax-exempt · FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,476,700 | $2,378,109 | $98,591 | $1,338,411 | $303,234 | $1,035,177 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,930,327 | $2,863,149 | $67,178 | $1,612,639 | $676,053 | $936,586 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,110,000
- of which government grants
- $143,431
- Program service revenue
- $1,313,247
- Investment income
- $54,087
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$634
- Other revenue
- -$634
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $886,827
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $286,258
- Other salaries and wages
- $819,258
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,228,703
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $70,485
- Travel
- $4,940
- Depreciation
- $17,682
- Program services (functional)
- $1,891,772
- Management and general (functional)
- $183,215
- Fundraising (functional)
- $303,122
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,612,639
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,338,411
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $303,234
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,035,177
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,746
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $984,257
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,920
- Gross receipts
- $2,559,342
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 371
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA WHETZEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU OCT 2024) Officer | 35 | $144,615 | $2,897 |
| BARBARA KURT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF NOV 2024) Officer | 35 | $97,937 | $7,847 |
| DIANA ORTEGA | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HR Officer | 35 | $61,274 | $8,598 |
| KAREN WHEELER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY BARNES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE SANCHIRICO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GOLDWATER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE DELBOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL DEROSIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE DOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS ELIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MCWILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SAXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY SHALLAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZAKIYA THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Whetzel | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $140,000 | $4,188 |
| Emily Barnes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Wheeler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Bold | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Goldwater | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Felipe Arratia | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Delboy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabriel Derosier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Grieser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John McWilliams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rochelle Sanchirico | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Saxon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| May Shallal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zakiya Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3959 PENDER DR STE 200, FAIRFAX, VA 22030-6041
- In care of
- % CHERYL MITCHELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BARBARA KURT, 3959 PENDER DRIVE 200, FAIRFAX, VA 22030
- Signed the 990
- DIANA ORTEGA, SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HR
- Phone
- (703) 273-8829
- Website
- BRITEPATHS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAN GROUP LLC
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.
Program accomplishments
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEBRITEPATHS ENLISTS AND COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS TO EVALUATE REQUESTS FROM FAIRFAX COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS. THESE GRANTS ARE GENERALLY ONE-TIME EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. BRITEPATHS PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO PAY RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL AND OTHER EMERGENCY EXPENSES, INCLUDING AUTO REPAIR.Expenses $509,683 · grants $423,151 · revenue $499,351
- FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENTTHROUGH AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA AND THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, BRITEPATHS OPERATES THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER AT SOUTH COUNTY, WHICH OFFERS FINANCIAL COACHING AND WORKSHOPS IN BUDGETING, PERSONAL FINANCE, IMPROVING CREDIT SCORES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL EDUCATION TOPICS. COACHING AND WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED BY CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS OR OTHER FINANCE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO THE PROGRAM.Expenses $388,026 · grants $4,372 · revenue $324,504
- FOODBRITEPATHS PROVIDES GROCERY GIFT CARDS AND A HYGIENE PACKING FROM OUR IN-OFFICE PANTRY TO HOUSEHOLDS REFERRED BY COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS. HOUSEHOLDS ARE ELIGIBLE ONCE PER FISCAL YEAR FOR THIS ASSISTANCE. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO BRITEPATHS THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY FUNDING POOL, FUNDING FROM FAIRFAX COUNTY.IN THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL, BRITEPATHS PROVIDES VOUCHERS FOR FRESH PRODUCE AND PROTEIN PRODUCTS THAT FAMILIES CAN USE AT PARTICIPATING VENDOR STALLS AT NORTHERN VIRGINIA FARMERS MARKETS. BRITEPATHS REIMBURSES THE VENDORS FOR THE VOUCHERS SPENT AT THEIR STALL. HOUSEHOLDS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE VOUCHERS INCLUDE FOOD SECURITY CLIENTS, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CLIENTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CLIENTS. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO BRITEPATHS THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY FUNDING POOL, FUNDING FROM FAIRFAX COUNTY.IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, BRITEPATHS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN A PILOT FOOD ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM THROUGH A FAIRFAX CITY GRANT PROGRAM, CALLED BRITESTEPS. A COHORT OF 25 FAIRFAX CITY RESIDENTS WITH CHILDREN WERE SELECTED, AND EACH RECEIVED ONE GROCERY GIFT CARD PER MONTH UPON COMPLETION OF A FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT OR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY, FOR A DURATION OF 6 MONTHS.Expenses $314,392 · grants $159,030 · revenue $138,747
- EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCEExpenses $205,933 · grants $204,138 · revenue $218,444
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTExpenses $196,808 · grants $16,554 · revenue $60,500
- COMMUNITY EDUCATIONExpenses $102,789
- YOUTHExpenses $102,750 · grants $79,582
- ECONOMIC MOBILITYExpenses $71,391 · revenue $71,701
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
- 52-1596259
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,338,411
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,559,342
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,476,700 | $2,378,109 | $1,338,411 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,930,327 | $2,863,149 | $1,612,639 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,780,291 | $2,975,724 | $1,305,555 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,479,394 | $7,221,888 | $1,631,072 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-1596259).
Questions about BRITEPATHS INC
- What is the EIN of BRITEPATHS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRITEPATHS INC is 52-1596259.
- Is BRITEPATHS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to BRITEPATHS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRITEPATHS INC 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 BRITEPATHS INC 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 BRITEPATHS INC 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 BRITEPATHS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BARBARA KURT.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRITEPATHS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,615 (LISA WHETZEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU OCT 2024)).
- How much revenue does BRITEPATHS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,476,700, expenses of $2,378,109 and total assets of $1,338,411 at year end.
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