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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1737013

PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC

Tax-exempt · SYLVA, NC 28779

Financials

$3.3M$3.4M2022$3.4M$3.3M2023$4.1M$3.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$4,145,251$3,874,997$270,254$1,365,450$1,188,131$177,319
September 30, 2024990$3,391,140$3,271,595$119,545$1,398,693$1,226,716$171,977
September 30, 2023990$3,276,193$3,412,579-$136,386$1,488,520$1,436,088$52,432
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,290,525
of which government grants
$1,017,808
Program service revenue
$2,579,112
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$264,912
Other revenue
$275,614

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,525
Other salaries and wages
$2,006,022
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,422,784
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$28,014
Occupancy
$26,272
Travel
$66,093
Depreciation
$46,266
Program services (functional)
$3,808,897
Management and general (functional)
$66,100

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,398,693
Total assets, end of year
$1,365,450
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,188,131
Net assets, end of year
$177,319
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,049,597
Net assets without donor restrictions
$177,319
Gross receipts
$4,145,251
Employees
114
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1991
State of legal domicile
NC

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SANDRA BARKERREG NURSE SU
Highest-paid employee
40$100,685$0
CHARLES OAKSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$64,837$9,356
GARY RAYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRIS STUCKEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SUSAN SACCOTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICHARD DUNCANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARGARET SPILKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHARLES OAKSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$65,900$1,853
GARY RAYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRIS STUCKEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SUSAN SACCOTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICHARD DUNCANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARGARET SPILKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL MARTINCHAIR THRU 9
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBERT BURKHARDTVICE-CHAIR T
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CRYSTAL BRADLEYDIRECTOR THR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUSTIN LOTTDIRECTOR THR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHARLES A OAKSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$38,734$8,602
MICHAEL MARTINCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBERT BURKHARDTVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GARY RAYTREAS / SECR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CRYSTAL BRADLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUSTIN LOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUSAN SACCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS STUCKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARGARET SPILKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NOLA JACKSONDIRECTOR THR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
525 MINERAL SPRINGS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9077
In care of
% BARBARA DAVIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHARLES OAKS, 525 MINERAL SPRINGS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779
Signed the 990
CHARLES OAKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(828) 631-1167
Return prepared by
CARTER P C

Mission

PARTNERING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE, ADVOCATE FOR AND SUPPORT PERSONAL CHOICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PERSON FIRST SERVICES - AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, PROVIDING DAY SUPPORT AT THE SYLVA OFFICE. MEDICAID AND VAYA HEALTH FUND THIS PROGRAM.
    Expenses $1,919,992
  • CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN ASHEVILLE AND SYLVA, NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROGRAM REQUIRES THE MAJORITY OF STAFF TO CONSIST OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES. THE CORE SERVICES OFFERED ARE ADVOCACY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, PEER COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND TRANSITIONS TO COMMUNITY BASED LIVING. THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDS THIS PROGRAM.
    Expenses $799,227
  • HOME CARE PARTNERS - PROVIDED PERSONAL CARE SERVICES (BATHING, WALKING, DRESSING, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING) TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH MEDICAID, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, JACKSON COUNTY HOME, BLOCK GRANT, AND PRIVATE AND SELF PAY.
    Expenses $728,732
  • THE EMPLOYMENT NETWORK PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THAT INCLUDES BENEFIT COUNSELING, RESUME BUILDING, INTERVIEWING SKILLS, JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, AND CONTINUING SUPPORT AFTER EMPLOYMENT. THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYMENT NETWORK FUNDS THIS PROGRAM.
    Expenses $360,946

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1737013
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
1991
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,365,450
Income (IRS master file)
$4,145,251

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$4,145,251$3,874,997$1,365,450XML
990September 2024$3,391,140$3,271,595$1,398,693XML
990September 2023$3,276,193$3,412,579$1,488,520XML
990September 2022$3,249,799$3,260,062$1,447,657IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 56-1737013).

Questions about PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC

What is the EIN of PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC is 56-1737013.
Is PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC 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 PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHARLES OAKS.
Who are the officers and directors of PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,685 (SANDRA BARKER, REG NURSE SU).
How much revenue does PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,145,251, expenses of $3,874,997 and total assets of $1,365,450 at year end.

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