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Nonprofit · EIN 95-2157559

PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92104

Financials

$2.4M$3M2022$2.6M$3M2023$3.1M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,139,218$3,548,740-$409,522$4,849,711$5,551,225-$701,514
June 30, 2024990$2,641,753$3,045,073-$403,320$4,769,427$5,057,908-$288,481
June 30, 2023990$2,398,526$2,975,537-$577,011$5,013,727$4,906,655$107,072
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,969,413
of which government grants
$2,835,603
Program service revenue
$101,019
Investment income
$68,786
Net gain from sales of assets
$28,753
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$143,546
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,985,954
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$250,129
Travel
$19,138
Depreciation
$187,285
Program services (functional)
$3,141,425
Management and general (functional)
$407,315

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,769,427
Total assets, end of year
$4,849,711
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,551,225
Net assets, end of year
-$701,514
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,494,056
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$701,514
Gross receipts
$3,443,966
Employees
28
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1955
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SEAN VERNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$143,546
DK SAPPINGTONPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
JESSE PAPIKEVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
EZRA MOCKSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
TYLHOR DODDTREASURER
Officer
2$0
DR TARA ZANDVLIETMEMBER
Officer
2$0
MARGIE CRAIG FARNSWORTHMEMBER
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SEAN VERNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$121,275
DK SAPPINGTONPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
JESSE PAPIKEVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
EZRA MOCKSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
TYLHOR DODDTREASURER
Officer
2$0
DR TARA ZANDVLIETMEMBER
Officer
2$0
JOSEPH OCHOAMEMBER
Officer
2$0
MARGIE CRAIG FARNSWORTHMEMBER
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SEAN VERNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$110,250
MARGIE CRAIG FARNSWORTHPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
DK SAPPINGTONVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
EZRA MOCKSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JESSE PAPIKETREASURER
Officer
2$0
DR TARA ZANDVLIETMEMBER
Officer
2$0
JOSEPH OCHOAMEMBER
Officer
2$0
TYLHOR DODDMEMBER
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2621 UNIVERSITY AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92104-2809
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SEAN VERNER, 2621 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92104
Signed the 990
SEAN VERNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(619) 260-1605
Return prepared by
PINGUL AGPAOA-ALO & COMPANY LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2157559 or by the name PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO,INC. ( A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION) (THE AGENCY) WAS INCORPORATED AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION IN 1955 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CARE, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ALCOHOLISM AND TO COOPERATE WITH OTHER FELLOWSHIPS, ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH THE PROBLEMS OF ALCOHOLISM.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE SOCIAL MODEL RECOVERY SERVICES PROGRAM OF THE AGENCY AIMS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE IN PEER-MANAGED AND DIRECTED, EXPERIENTIAL-BASED AND MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE ALCOHOL RECOVERY SERVICES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO CONTINUE TO PLAN, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INTEGRATED RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL MODEL RECOVERY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS LOCATED PRIMARILY IN THE GOLDEN HILL/NORTH PARK/MID CITY AREA OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE SYSTEM INVOLVING SOBERING SERVICES, SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY SERVICES, NON-RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY SERVICES AND SOBER LIVING CENTERS OFFERED IN ONE COMMUNITY BY ANOTHER AGENCY.THE AGENCY'S PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM CONTRACTED WITH THE COUNTY ALCOHOL SERVICES TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY BASED, ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED PREVENTION PROJECT, THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERIAL INEBRIATE PILOT PROJECT (SIPP), NORTH PARK PREVENTION PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CONTINUATION OF THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND PREVENTION TRAINING/EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AROUND THE ROLE THE ENVIRONMENT PLAYS IN ALCOHOL PROBLEMS AND STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MINIMIZES ALCOHOL RELATED PROBLEMS.NORTH PARK PREVENTION PROJECT - THE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL BASED STRATEGIES IN THE COMMUNITY OF NORTH PARK TO COMBAT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSED. THE AGENCY PROVIDES BOTH PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP TO THIS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM.SHELTER PLUS CARE I AND II - THE PROGRAM TARGETS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE A SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL ILLNESS DISABILITY. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) THAT IS ADMINISTERED BY THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION. THE AGENCY PROVIDES ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE COMES FROM HUD.SOBER LIVING CENTER - WHEN A RESIDENT COMPLETES AN AGENCY RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM, PATHFINDERS ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO REMAIN IN A PEER-MANAGED, RESIDENT RUN, TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITY. THE AGENCY OPERATES EIGHT APARTMENT UNITS ON STREAMVIEW DRIVE IN SAN DIEGO IN WHICH RENT, FURNISHINGS AND UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE. THIS PROGRAM WAS INCORPORATED IN THE SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAM.SERIAL INEBRIATE PILOT PROJECT (SIPP) - THE PROGRAM SERVES AS COMMUNITY REFERRAL AND SCREENING RESOURCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SCREENING FOR INDIVIDUAL IN NEED OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO DETERMINE THEIR NEED FOR PROGRAM SERVICES AND REFER THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SCREENING AND REFERRAL FUNCTIONS.BUILDING MANAGEMENT - THE AGENCY OPERATES AN 18-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX IN THE NORTH PARK AREA UNDER ONSITE MANAGER SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTERED BY THE CORPORATE OFFICE. PROCEEDS FROM THE OPERATION WERE USED TO SUPPORT THE AGENCY'S RECOVERY FACILITIES.
    Expenses $3,141,425 · revenue $3,139,218

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-2157559
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
1958
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,849,711
Income (IRS master file)
$3,443,966

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,139,218$3,548,740$4,849,711IRS
990June 2024$2,641,753$3,045,073$4,769,427XML
990June 2023$2,398,526$2,975,537$5,013,727XML
990June 2022$1,924,116$2,522,939$5,469,886IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 95-2157559).

Questions about PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO

What is the EIN of PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO is 95-2157559.
Is PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
Are donations to PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO 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 PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO 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 PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO 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 PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SEAN VERNER.
Who are the officers and directors of PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,546 (SEAN VERNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PATHFINDERS OF SAN DIEGO have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,139,218, expenses of $3,548,740 and total assets of $4,849,711 at year end.

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