Pathways Foundation

“The organization does not have any compensated officers or key employees. As such, Lines 15a and 15b are not applicable and have been checked "No" in accordance with the instructions to the Form 990.”

“Shirley Welsh Ryan and Robert J.W. Ryan - Family relationship”

“Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago dba Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRAlab) is the sole corporate member of Pathways.”

“SRAlab has the ability to elect members of the governing body.”

“SRAlab is the sole member of Pathways and has the exclusive power to approve all amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, budget, merger, contracts, sale, lease, etc. and all other reserved powers of the member in the Amended and Restated By-Laws.”

“The organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of of Pathways' Board of Directors.”

“First, the Form 990 is prepared internally. Then, a third party tax preparer reviews the Form 990 in its entirety. Next, it is reviewed internally by executive leadership. Finally, it is presented electronically to the full Board for their review, prior to filing with the IRS.”

“All newly hired employees are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure form at the time of new-employee orientation. In addition, all employees are required to complete such a form on an annual basis. Directors and Officers complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire on an annual basis. THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT REVIEWS ALL DISCLOSURES. THIS DEPARTMENT DETERMINES IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF ONE EXISTS, IT IS DISCUSSED WITH VICE PRESIDENTS AND MANAGED BY THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THIS INFORMATION IS SUMMARIZED AND SHARED WITH THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.”

“Conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public on an as needed basis after thorough consideration of its use.”

“Pathways does not have any employees. Therefore, it does not generate a W-3. All individuals working on Pathways-related initiatives are employees of SRAlab, Pathways' parent company. These employees are included in SRAlab's, EIN# 36-2256036, form W-3. As of 12/31/2023, SRAlab employed 3,240 employees, 9 of which worked exclusively on Pathways program initiatives.”

“THE FORM 1096, ANNUAL SUMMARY AND TRANSMITTAL OF U.S. INFORMATION RETURNS IS FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PARENT, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALAB) ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHALF TO TRANSMIT TO THE IRS FORMS 1099, 1098, 5498, AND W-2G. THE ORGANIZATION IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF FORMS 1099, 1098, 5498 AND W-2G FILED BY SRALAB, ON THEIR BEHALF. HOWEVER, AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, SRALAB ENSURES THAT THE FILING ORGANIZATION COMPLIES WITH ALL INFORMATION RETURN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND BACKUP WITHHOLDING RULES FOR REPORTABLE PAYMENTS TO VENDORS AND REPORTABLE GAMING WINNINGS TO PRIZE WINNERS, AS APPLICABLE.”