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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2373127

PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32828

Financials

$194K$196K2023$251K$250K2024$290K$284K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$290,252$284,465$5,787$27,291$10,193$17,098
December 31, 2024990$250,996$250,158$838$66,177$54,961$11,216
December 31, 2023990-EZ$193,854$195,532-$1,678$90,067$88,931$1,136
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$280,077
of which government grants
$136,357
Program service revenue
$6,870
Investment income
$253
Net income from fundraising events
-$427
Other revenue
$3,052

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$69,250
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$79,954
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,061
Accounting fees
$10,646
Occupancy
$17,091
Program services (functional)
$236,933
Management and general (functional)
$47,532

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$66,177
Total assets, end of year
$27,291
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,193
Net assets, end of year
$17,098
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,098
Gross receipts
$290,679
Employees
1
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
FL

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jan EdwardsPresident/Founder
Officer
40$69,250
Theresa NapolitanoBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jordan RodriquezBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Maurice EdwardsBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Sascha BalazarBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Carly CharlostinBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Frank SmithChair
Officer
5$0
Dana ClaryTreasurer/Vice Chair
Officer
5$0
Mallory TaylorSecretary
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jan EdwardsPresident/Founder
Officer
40$66,250
Theresa NapolitanoBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jordan RodriquezBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Maurice EdwardsBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Sascha BalazarBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Carly CharlostinBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Frank SmithChair
Officer
5$0
Dana ClaryTreasurer/Vice Chair
Officer
5$0
Mallory TaylorSecretary
Officer
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jan EdwardsPresident40$42,000
Mallory TaylorSecretary10$0
Dana ClaryTresurer10$0
Frank SmithBaord Chair2$0
Sacsha BalzarGeneral Board1$0
Maurice EdwardsGeneral Board1$0
Dr Jordan RodriquezGeneral Board1$0
Nada HaddadGeneral Board1$0
Carline CharlostinYouth Board Advisor1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12301 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 213, ORLANDO, FL 32828-4511
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
12301 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 213, Orlando FL 32828
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Janet L Edwards, 12060 Magazine Street APT 5106, Orlando, FL 32828
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Jan Edwards, 12301 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 213, Orlando FL 32828
Signed the 990
Janet L Edwards, President
Phone
(386) 527-2452
Return prepared by
All Your Financial Needs Inc

Mission

To empower communities to disrupt the cycle of child trafficking and exploitation through awareness training and educational programs that empower youth and their families to prevent them from becoming victims.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Paving the Way Foundation collaborated with community partners to provide prevention education to nearly 7000 children and parents across Central Florida. The Foundation also trained more than 150 law enforcement officers and over 60 first responders and firefighters throughout Florida. During the year, the organization participated in 88 community events and expanded its reach through partnerships with Elevate Orlando, Boys and Girls Clubs, Dream Academy, After School All Stars, DJJ programs, Family Services Foster Youth, the Homeless Coalition, One More Child, Flite Center, United Abolitionists, NCOSE, and Avalon Park Group. Grant support was received from the Magruder Foundation, Heart of the City, Orange County Sheriffs Office, and the Orlando Mayors Grant Program. The Foundation also hosted two childrens poster exhibits and was honored in December as a recipient of the Magic Buckets initiative grant.
    Expenses $236,933

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-2373127
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,291
Income (IRS master file)
$290,679

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$290,252$284,465$27,291IRS
990December 2024$250,996$250,158$66,177IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$193,854$195,532$90,067XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Jan Edwards
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Jan Edwards
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: JANET EDWARDS
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-2373127).

Questions about PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC is 81-2373127.
Is PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION 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 PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Janet L Edwards.
Who are the officers and directors of PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,250 (Jan Edwards, President/Founder).
How much revenue does PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $290,252, expenses of $284,465 and total assets of $27,291 at year end.

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