Nonprofit · EIN 82-2976128
PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $295,366 | $280,545 | $14,821 | $49,071 | $5,472 | $43,599 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $237,631 | $246,818 | -$9,187 | $36,628 | $7,850 | $28,778 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $175,898 | $173,385 | $2,513 | $38,323 | $359 | $37,964 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $295,360
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $262,825
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $279,608
- Management and general (functional)
- $937
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,628
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,071
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,472
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,599
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $43,599
- Gross receipts
- $295,366
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA ALLINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| GERMAN SCALZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SHANKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BENSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARY ARNHART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| RACHEL BOUMA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN BENSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA ALLINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| GERMAN SCALZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SHANKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BENSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARY ARNHART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| RACHEL BOUMA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN BENSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA BENSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| GERMAN SCALZO | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SHANKS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BENSON | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARY ARNHART | TREASURER | 0.25 | $0 |
| RACHEL BOUMA | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN BENSON | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2370 LEANING OAKS DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-9681
- In care of
- % MARY ARNHART
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 2370 Leaning Oaks Dr NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBORAH BENSON, 2370 LEANING OAKS DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Mary Arnhart, 2370 Leaning Oaks Dr NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525
- Signed the 990
- DEBORAH BENSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (630) 561-7150
- Website
- www.purposefulpathways.org
- Return prepared by
- VBA CPAS
Mission
PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS EXISTS TO ASSIST DISADVANTAGED YOUTH TOWARD PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THAT MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH AGRICULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS THAT SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND SUPPORTS TWO COMMUNITIES. THE COMMUNITIES SERVE AS TRANSITIONAL SUPPORTS TOWARD PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE-TO PROVIDE ACCOUNTABILITY, TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP TO THE DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS WHO HAVE COMPLETED PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND/OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT OF ORPHANED INDIVIDUALS TO INDEPENDENT LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAL CARE, AND HOUSING.Expenses $49,188 · grants $32,405
- IN SUPPORT OF DUPARC FARM MINISTRY TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL IN A CHURCH AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE JOBS, DEVELOP CROPS, LIVESTOCK AND TREES THAT FEED, AND IN SUPPORT OF DEVELOPING FARM INFRASTRUCTURE TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY.Expenses $73,109 · grants $73,109
- IN SUPPORT OF ALPHA AND OMEGA MINISTRIES TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL IN A CHURCH AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE JOBS AND OFFER EDUCATION IN A PREK-9TH GRADE SCHOOL.Expenses $157,311 · grants $157,311
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2976128
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I72)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,071
- Income (IRS master file)
- $295,366
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $295,366 | $280,545 | $49,071 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $237,631 | $246,818 | $36,628 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2023 | $175,898 | $173,385 | $38,323 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Mary Arnhart | May 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Mary Arnhart | May 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 82-2976128).
Questions about PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS
- What is the EIN of PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS is 82-2976128.
- Is PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS 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 PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names DEBORAH BENSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $295,366, expenses of $280,545 and total assets of $49,071 at year end.
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