Civic Intelligence

Purposeful Pathways

EIN 82-2976128 • 501(c)3 • Grand Rapids, MI

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The organization's primary exempt purpose is related to the mission statement, 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.

2370 Leaning Oaks Dr NEGrand Rapids, MI 49525

www.purposefulpathways.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

56th percentile

5.0%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

70th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$49,071

Up $12,443 (+34%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$5,472

Down $2,378 (-30%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$43,599

Up $14,821 (+52%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$295,366

Up $57,735 (+24%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$280,545

Up $33,727 (+14%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$14,821

Up $24,008 (+261%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $35,451Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $35,4512022Assets 2023: $38,323Liabilities 2023: $359Net Assets 2023: $37,9642023Assets 2024: $36,628Liabilities 2024: $7,850Net Assets 2024: $28,7782024Assets 2025: $49,071Liabilities 2025: $5,472Net Assets 2025: $43,5992025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$49,071
Liabilities$5,472
Net Assets$43,599
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $184,036Expenses 2022: $148,585Net Income 2022: $35,4512022Revenue 2023: $175,898Expenses 2023: $173,385Net Income 2023: $2,5132023Revenue 2024: $237,631Expenses 2024: $246,818Net Income 2024: -$9,1872024Revenue 2025: $295,366Expenses 2025: $280,545Net Income 2025: $14,8212025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$295,366
Expenses$280,545
Net Income$14,821
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$49,071
Liabilities
$5,472
Net assets
$43,599
Revenue
$295,366
Expenses
$280,545
Net income
$14,821
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.05$0.44$2.95$2.81$0.15
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.08$0.29$2.38$2.47$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.76$1.73$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$1.84$1.49$0.35
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 6, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$295,366
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's primary exempt purpose is related to the mission statement, 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.

To empower disadvantaged youths towards personal independence and community serivce through educational and agricultural pursuits.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$36,628$49,071▲ $12,443
Total Assets$36,628$49,071▲ $12,443
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$7,850$5,472▼ $2,378
Total Liabilities$7,850$5,472▼ $2,378
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$28,778$43,599▲ $14,821
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$28,778$43,599▲ $14,821
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$36,628$49,071▲ $12,443
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Deborah BensonPresident
Rachel BoumaVice President
German ScalzoDirector
Jessica AllinghamDirector
Justin ShanksDirector
Christian BensonSecretary
Mary ArnhartTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$295,360
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$295,360
Change in Net Assets
$14,821
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$262,825
Other Expenses$17,720
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$262,825--$262,825
Office Expenses$7,013$937-$7,950
Advertising$319--$319
Other Expenses$202--$202
Interest$52--$52
Total Functional Expenses$279,608$937$0$280,545
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$262,825

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
HaitiProgram Services & Grants to Recipients Located in the RegionTransitional Support for Education, Training, Housing, Medical & Business Development. Alpha & Omega Christian Ministries Provides Support for Schooling. Duparc Farm Ministry Provides for the Development of Livestock, Crops, Trees That Feed and Farm Infrastrucutre.00$262,825
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards$5,472
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Deborah benson and mary arnhart are sisters. Deborah benson is the mother of christian benson and jessica allingham.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the organization's president before being filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The standard of behavior at the purposeful pathways is that all volunteers and board members scrupulously avoid conflicts of interest between the interests of purposeful pathways on one hand, and personal, professional, and business interests on the other. This includes avoiding potential and actual conflicts of interest, as well as perceptions of conflicts of interest. All employees are required to sign our conflict of interest policy which is continously monitored and updated.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The 990 is available upon written request to the business office.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available upon written request to the business office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Purposeful Pathways
EIN
82-2976128
Phone
6305617150
Address
2370 LEANING OAKS DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

Signing Officer

Name
Deborah Benson
Title
President
Phone
6305617150
Signed
2026-02-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Deborah Benson
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
28

Preparer

Firm
Vba Cpas
Address
4145 EMBASSY DRIVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Preparer
Steve Johnson
Phone
6169570691
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt01. GRANT REQUESTS ARE SUBMITTED THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS, OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT PARTNERS. 2. PROPOSALS OUTLINING PROJECT GOALS, BUDGET DETAILS, INTENDED OUTCOMES, AND FORMS OF VERIFICATION. 3. GRANTS ARE BOARD APPROVED. 4. WHEN APPROVED, THE GRANT IS EXECUTED PER THE APPROVAL AND AS OUTLINED IN #2. 5. VERIFICATION DETAILS ARE CAPTURED 6. GRANTS ARE CLOSED OUT WITH A SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES, SUCCESSES, AND LESSONS LEARNED.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DEBORAH BENSON AND MARY ARNHART ARE SISTERS. DEBORAH BENSON IS THE MOTHER OF CHRISTIAN BENSON AND JESSICA ALLINGHAM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT BEFORE BEING FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE STANDARD OF BEHAVIOR AT THE PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS IS THAT ALL VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS SCRUPULOUSLY AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS ON ONE HAND, AND PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND BUSINESS INTERESTS ON THE OTHER. THIS INCLUDES AVOIDING POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AS WELL AS PERCEPTIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS CONTINOUSLY MONITORED AND UPDATED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE BUSINESS OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE BUSINESS OFFICE.
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