PATHWAY CARING FOR CHILDREN: Form 990, tax year 2013

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Organization
PATHWAY CARING FOR CHILDREN (EIN 23-7244648)
Tax period
2013-07-01 to 2014-06-30
Filed
2014-12-15
IRS object ID
201413499349300736
Schema version
2013v3.1
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2014-12-15T12:07:04-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

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Business Name Line1SMITH BARTA & COMPANYBusinessNameLine1

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line14650 HILLS DALES RD NW STE 300AddressLine1
CityCANTONCity
StateOHState
ZIP Code447081510ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2013-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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Phone3304930083PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line14895 DRESSLER ROAD NWAddressLine1
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Preparer PersonDOREEN M SMITH CPAPreparerPersonNm
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Principal OfficerWENDY TRACYPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line14895 DRESSLER ROAD NWAddressLine1
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StateOHState
ZIP Code44718ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$4,584,322GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For AffiliatesfalseGroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.PATHWAYCFC.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1973FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateOHLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionPATHWAY CARING FOR CHILDREN IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY. ITS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THEIR LIVES THROUGH INNOVATIVE MENTAL HEALTH, FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION SERVICES. ITS VISION IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE STAFF MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND FOSTER PARENTS OF PATHWAY SEEK TO CARRY OUT SEVEN BASIC IDEALS WITH THE YOUTH WHO COME TO US. MOST IMPORTANT, WE LOVE AND CARE FOR EACH YOUTH INDIVIDUALLY. WE RECOGNIZE THEM AS PERSONS AND TEACH THEM TO RESPECT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS; PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SECURITY OF KNOWING THAT WE ARE THERE FOR THEM; HELP THEM FIND THE PATHS OF SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS; ENCOURAGE THEM IN THE ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR ACTIONS; AND BECOME PERSONALLY INVOLVED WITH THEM IN THEIR STRUGGLE FOR MEANING AND PURPOSE IN LIFE.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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PY Revenues Less Expenses-$136,396PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses-$15,258CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$1,731,840TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$1,657,658TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$465,418TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$373,882TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionPATHWAY CARING FOR CHILDREN IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY. ITS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THEIR LIVES THROUGH INNOVATIVE MENTAL HEALTH, FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION SERVICES. ITS VISION IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE STAFF MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND FOSTER PARENTS OF PATHWAY SEEK TO CARRY OUT SEVEN BASIC IDEALS WITH THE YOUTH WHO COME TO US. MOST IMPORTANT, WE LOVE AND CARE FOR EACH YOUTH INDIVIDUALLY. WE RECOGNIZE THEM AS PERSONS AND TEACH THEM TO RESPECT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS; PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SECURITY OF KNOWING THAT WE ARE THERE FOR THEM; HELP THEM FIND THE PATHS OF SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS; ENCOURAGE THEM IN THE ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR ACTIONS; AND BECOME PERSONALLY INVOLVED WITH THEM IN THEIR STRUGGLE FOR MEANING AND PURPOSE IN LIFE.MissionDesc
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Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
Expense$1,984,072ExpenseAmt
Revenue$1,937,384RevenueAmt
DescPATHWAY CARING FOR CHILDREN IS A PRIVATE-AGENCY PROVIDER OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES FOR CARROLL, COLUMBIANA, CUYAHOGA, MEDINA, STARK, SUMMIT, TUSCARAWAS, WAYNE, AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. SERVICES INCLUDE SPECIALIZED/TREATMENT FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EMOTIONAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AND CANNOT LIVE WITH THEIR OWN FAMILIES,RESPITE SERVICES IN A FOSTER HOME, AND FAMILY SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BIRTH AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. SERVICES PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ALSO INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, LINKAGE TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES, ONE ON ONE SUPPORT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$1,513,741ExpenseAmt
Revenue$1,518,462RevenueAmt
DescTHE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES A FAMILY CENTERED THERAPEUTIC FOCUS, UTILIZING FAMILY CENTERED ASSESSMENTS AND TREATMENT INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN OUTPATIENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS TO ADDRESS SERIOUS AND CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. PATHWAY EMPLOYS VARIOUS THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS, MODALITIES AND APPROPRIATE SELF-HELP REFERRALS WHILE MAINTAINING RESPECT FOR SOCIO-CULTURAL VALUES, PERSONAL GOALS, LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND COMPLEX FAMILY INTERACTIONS AND PROMOTES THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE AMONG THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$206,100ExpenseAmt
Revenue$83,874RevenueAmt
DescFAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM THE PATHWAY FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES ADOPTION, POST ADOPTION AND BIRTH FAMILY SERVICES. OUR BASIC PHILOSOPHY INCLUDES: " ALL CHILDREN DESERVE A PERMANENT HOME " WE HELP FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER " CHILDREN NEED A FAMILY FOR A LIFETIME ADOPTION SERVICES - PATHWAY ADOPTION SERVICES INCLUDE WORK TOWARD FINDING AND SECURING A FAMILY FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN NEED OF A PERMANENT HOME. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROGRAM). FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADOPTION CAN WORK WITH PATHWAY TO FIND A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD TO JOIN THEIR FAMILY THROUGH FOSTER TO ADOPT AND WAITING FAMILY OPTIONS. OUR ADOPTION DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH THE PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE FAMILY BY PREPARING THEM EMOTIONALLY FOR THIS LIFELONG PROCESS AND COMPLETING THE COURT PAPERWORK FOR FINALIZATION THROUGH HOME VISITS AND SPECIAL TRAINING FOR THE PARENTS. PATHWAY TAKES REFERRALS FROM THE COURT FOR STEP-PARENT ADOPTIONS, AS WELL. POST ADOPTION AND KINSHIP SERVICES - THESE SERVICES SEEK TO ADDRESS THE ONGOING NEEDS OF ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AFTER FINALIZATION AND KINSHIP FAMILIES WHEN RELATIVES SERVE AS PARENTS FOR CHILDREN. THERE ARE FOUR BASIC PROGRAMS INCLUDED: 1. RESPITE INCLUDES FOUR HOURS TO TWO WEEKS OF CARE IN A LICENSED FOSTER HOME OR ONE ON ONE HOURLY TIME WITH A STAFF PERSON. ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP FAMILIES NEED SUPPORT AND RELIEF TO PROVIDE FOR THE ONGOING CARE OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. 2. SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP FAMILIES INCLUDE: A. CONNECTED FAMILY GROUP THAT PROVIDES THERAPY GROUPS FOR CHILDREN WHILE THEIR PARENTS MEET FOR SUPPORT AND EDUCATION MEETING BIWEEKLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. B. ADOPTIVE MOTHERS BREAKFAST GROUP WHICH MEETS MONTHLY AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT FOR MOMS TO BENEFIT FROM THE CONNECTIONS WITH THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND AND LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES UNIQUE TO ADOPTIVE/KINSHIP CHILDREN'S NEEDS. C. ADOPTIVE DADS GROUP WHICH MEETS MONTHLY AT PATHWAY OFFICE TO HELP ADOPTIVE DADS GET THE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR THEIR UNIQUE POSITION IN THEIR FAMILY. D. GRANDPARENTS GROUP WHICH MEETS MONTHLY IN A DOWNTOWN CANTON CHURCH FOR SUPPORT FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR GRANDCHILDREN. E. ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP WHICH MEETS MONTHLY IN MINERVA FOR SUPPORT AND EDUCATION AT A CHURCH IN MINERVA WITH FOOD AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED. 3. PARALLEL PARENT PROGRAM INVOLVES, IN EXTREME CASES, A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT FOR AN ADOPTIVE CHILD WHILE ADOPTIVE PARENTS KEEP CUSTODY, ARE INVOLVED IN THERAPY, VISITATION PLAN AND MONTHLY TEAM MEETINGS TO WORK ON RETURNING THE CHILD TO THE ADOPTIVE FAMILY SUCCESSFULLY. 4. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE OFFERED WITH SPECIFIC SENSITIVITY TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING PARENTING COACHING. BIRTH FAMILY SERVICES - RESPITE AND PARALLEL PARENT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO BIRTH FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.Desc
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Total Program Service Expenses$3,703,913TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
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PersonGREGG UMBERGERPersonNm
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (18 entries)

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SARAH LAMBOS
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL BOGDAN
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PATRICK RENNER
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KAREN MAY
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MATT GREGORY
PRESIDENT2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
JIM PORTER
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RENEE POWELL
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
GERHARD SCHMIDT
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SHARI SHIEPIS
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHRIS THOMAZIN
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SCOTT WEIGLETY
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LUKE VINCER
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDY MOOCK
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RYAN WALLS
PAST PRESIDE2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PATRICIA WACKERLY
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DERRICK WYMAN
DIRECTOR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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Total Other Compensation$1,734TotalOtherCompensationAmt
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PersonFREEDOM INVESTMENTS INCPersonNm

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US Address USAddress

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CityCANTONCity
StateOHState
ZIP Code44735ZIPCode
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ServicesRENTServicesDesc
Compensation$171,624CompensationAmt
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Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K1CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Federated Campaigns$72,500FederatedCampaignsAmt
Fundraising$655,343FundraisingAmt
Government Grants$10,000GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$255,892AllOtherContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$993,735TotalContributionsAmt

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DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
PLACEMENT AGENCIES624100$1,947,169$1,947,169
MENTAL HEALTH624100$1,518,462$1,518,462
TRAINING & MISCELLANEOUS624100$60,580$60,580
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Total Program Service Revenue$3,539,720TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total$238,739TotalAmt
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Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

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Program Services$169,643ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$30,998ManagementAndGeneralAmt
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Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$5,208ProgramServicesAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

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Management And General$4,000ManagementAndGeneralAmt
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Management And General$3,434ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,044FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fundraising$6,104FundraisingAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$11,002ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,682ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,171FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$207,810ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$28,211ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,866FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$119,476TotalAmt
Program Services$90,753ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,850ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$20,873FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

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Management And General$668ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$156FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$64,235ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,313ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,238FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$35,933ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,697ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,551FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

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FOSTER CAREGIVER EXPENSES$915,548$915,548
EQUIPMENT LEASING$100,772$79,615$15,496$5,661
TRAINING$25,248$25,248
PROGRAM SUPPLIES$22,520$22,520

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$86,484ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$16,624ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$7,626FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$3,703,913ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$481,904ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$177,678FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$500BOYAmt
EOY$17,902EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$171,924BOYAmt
EOY$6,178EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$118,200EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$312,140BOYAmt
EOY$258,831EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$59,548BOYAmt
EOY$55,864EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$1,313,848LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$428,248LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$912,191BOYAmt
EOY$885,600EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$275,537BOYAmt
EOY$315,083EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,731,840BOYAmt
EOY$1,657,658EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$200,734BOYAmt
EOY$193,915EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$89,840BOYAmt
EOY$35,124EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$174,844BOYAmt
EOY$144,843EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$465,418BOYAmt
EOY$373,882EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,037,530BOYAmt
EOY$1,016,570EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$35,338BOYAmt
EOY$40,628EOYAmt

Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$193,554BOYAmt
EOY$226,578EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,266,422BOYAmt
EOY$1,283,776EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,731,840BOYAmt
EOY$1,657,658EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$15,258ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$32,612NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$477,905CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$731,561CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$666,821CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$703,435CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$993,735CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,573,457TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$477,905CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$731,561CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$666,821CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$703,435CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$993,735CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,573,457TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$153,105SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$3,420,352PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,806CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$18,853CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$26,707CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$24,277CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$7,941CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$80,584TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$47,436CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$16,410CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$11,636CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$12,093CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$42,926CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$130,501TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$3,784,542TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$16,889,241GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.90380PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.89440PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part IV Form990ScheduleAPartIVGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II, LINE 10FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation130,501ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$254,658BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$39,385InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,411AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$292,632EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$227,565BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$28,446InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,353AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$254,658EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$233,091BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$4,323InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,203AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$227,565EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$197,050BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$38,428InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$1,206GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,181AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$233,091EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$181,703BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$6,740ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$21,725InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$12,122GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$996AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$197,050EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.22000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.78000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgYes (true)EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$77,348OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$77,348BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,018,068OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$295,533DepreciationAmt
Book Value$722,535BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$10,161OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$3,368DepreciationAmt
Book Value$6,793BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$208,271OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$129,347DepreciationAmt
Book Value$78,924BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$885,600TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN SCF$292,632
DEPOSITS$22,451
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$315,083TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescFUNDS HELD FOR OTHERSDesc
Amt$144,843Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$144,843TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$4,428,733TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$32,612NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$47,884DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Revenue Not Reported$80,496RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$4,348,237RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$4,348,237TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$4,411,379TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$47,884DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Expenses Not Reported$47,884ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$4,363,495ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$4,363,495TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4THE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED IN AIDING THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN CONNECTION WITH HELPING TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH VARIOUS SOCIAL ISSUES AFTER PAYMENTS OF EXPENSES TO FUND MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO REAL PROPERTY.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XEFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009, GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES REQUIRE THE ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE THE LEVEL OF UNCERTAINTY RELATED TO WHETHER TAX POSITIONS TAKEN WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. ANY POSITIONS TAKEN THAT DO NOT MEET THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD MUST BE QUANTIFIED AND RECORDED AS A LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN THE ACCOMPANYING BALANCE SHEET ALONG WITH ANY ASSOCIATED INTEREST AND PENALTIES THAT WOULD BE PAYABLE TO THE TAXING AUTHORITIES UPON EXAMINATION. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS ADDITIONAL INCOME TAXES IN THE STATEMENT OF INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT NONE OF THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD MATERIALLY IMPACT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NO SUCH LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN RECORDED.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1GOLF OUTINGNameOfEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Event1$351,275GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$351,275CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$80,253OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Name Of Event240TH ANNIVERSARNameOfEvent2Amt
Gross Receipts Event2$274,491GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$274,491CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$99,735OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total1OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Other Events$29,577GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Charitable Contri Other Events$29,577CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events$56,097OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$655,343GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$655,343CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$236,085OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$236,085DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$236,085NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONPATHWAY CARING FOR CHILDREN IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY. ITS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THEIR LIVES THROUGH INNOVATIVE MENTAL HEALTH, FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTION SERVICES. ITS VISION IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE STAFF MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND FOSTER PARENTS OF PATHWAY SEEK TO CARRY OUT SEVEN BASIC IDEALS WITH THE YOUTH WHO COME TO US. MOST IMPORTANT, WE LOVE AND CARE FOR EACH YOUTH INDIVIDUALLY. WE RECOGNIZE THEM AS PERSONS AND TEACH THEM TO RESPECT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS; PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SECURITY OF KNOWING THAT WE ARE THERE FOR THEM; HELP THEM FIND THE PATHS OF SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS; ENCOURAGE THEM IN THE ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR ACTIONS; AND BECOME PERSONALLY INVOLVED WITH THEM IN THEIR STRUGGLE FOR MEANING AND PURPOSE IN LIFE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4CFAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADOPTION CAN WORK WITH PATHWAY TO FIND A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD TO JOIN THEIR FAMILY THROUGH FOSTER TO ADOPT AND WAITING FAMILY OPTIONS. OUR ADOPTION DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH THE PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE FAMILY BY PREPARING THEM EMOTIONALLY FOR THIS LIFELONG PROCESS AND COMPLETING THE COURT PAPERWORK FOR FINALIZATION THROUGH HOME VISITS AND SPECIAL TRAINING FOR THE PARENTS. PATHWAY TAKES REFERRALS FROM THE COURT FOR STEP-PARENT ADOPTIONS, AS WELL. POST ADOPTION AND KINSHIP SERVICES - THESE SERVICES SEEK TO ADDRESS THE ONGOING NEEDS OF ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AFTER FINALIZATION AND KINSHIP FAMILIES WHEN RELATIVES SERVE AS PARENTS FOR CHILDREN. THERE ARE FOUR BASIC PROGRAMS INCLUDED: 1. RESPITE INCLUDES FOUR HOURS TO TWO WEEKS OF CARE IN A LICENSED FOSTER HOME OR ONE ON ONE HOURLY TIME WITH A STAFF PERSON. ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP FAMILIES NEED SUPPORT AND RELIEF TO PROVIDE FOR THE ONGOING CARE OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. 2. SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP FAMILIES INCLUDE: A. CONNECTED FAMILY GROUP THAT PROVIDES THERAPY GROUPS FOR CHILDREN WHILE THEIR PARENTS MEET FOR SUPPORT AND EDUCATION MEETING BIWEEKLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. B. ADOPTIVE MOTHERS BREAKFAST GROUP WHICH MEETS MONTHLY AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT FOR MOMS TO BENEFIT FROM THE CONNECTIONS WITH THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND AND LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES UNIQUE TO ADOPTIVE/KINSHIP CHILDREN'S NEEDS. C. ADOPTIVE DADS GROUP WHICH MEETS MONTHLY AT PATHWAY OFFICE TO HELP ADOPTIVE DADS GET THE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR THEIR UNIQUE POSITION IN THEIR FAMILY. D. GRANDPARENTS GROUP WHICH MEETS MONTHLY IN A DOWNTOWN CANTON CHURCH FOR SUPPORT FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR GRANDCHILDREN. E. ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP WHICH MEETS MONTHLY IN MINERVA FOR SUPPORT AND EDUCATION AT A CHURCH IN MINERVA WITH FOOD AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED. 3. PARALLEL PARENT PROGRAM INVOLVES, IN EXTREME CASES, A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT FOR AN ADOPTIVE CHILD WHILE ADOPTIVE PARENTS KEEP CUSTODY, ARE INVOLVED IN THERAPY, VISITATION PLAN AND MONTHLY TEAM MEETINGS TO WORK ON RETURNING THE CHILD TO THE ADOPTIVE FAMILY SUCCESSFULLY. 4. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE OFFERED WITH SPECIFIC SENSITIVITY TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING PARENTING COACHING. BIRTH FAMILY SERVICES - RESPITE AND PARALLEL PARENT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO BIRTH FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CTHE POLICY IS REVIEWED WITH MEMBERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15AMEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS AND COMPARE THEIR SALARIES WI TH INDEPENDENT STANDARDS AND RECOMMEND COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON T HESE CRITERIA.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BMEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS AND COMPARE THEIR SALARIES WI TH INDEPENDENT STANDARDS AND RECOMMEND COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON T HESE CRITERIA.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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