A Fathers Way
Only null% goes to programs
A Fathers Way is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lancaster, South Carolina, registered in 2000, with $667,804 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 1896, Lancaster, SC, 29721 EIN 57-1084669 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2022)
$668K
▲ 32.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2022)
$582K
Net assets
$114K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Fathers Way— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Fathers Way: 2 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Fathers Way— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Fathers Way: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1896, Lancaster, SC, 29721
- City
- Lancaster
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $282K (FY2009) to $668K (FY2022) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $114K
Operating margin
12.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$131K
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$114K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $667,804▲32.0% | $581,832▲12.5% | $114,323▲303% | $130,788▲192% | 990 |
| 2021 | $506,081▲6.5% | $517,177▼2.3% | $28,351▼28.1% | $44,732▼28.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $475,056▼23.5% | $529,349▼10.7% | $39,447▼57.9% | $62,740▼44.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $621,281▼5.4% | $592,672▼8.9% | $93,740▲43.9% | $113,741▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $656,552▼8.6% | $650,508▼8.1% | $65,131▲10.2% | $83,416▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $718,710▲0.6% | $707,703▲2.7% | $59,087▲22.9% | $79,727▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $714,337▲72.6% | $688,966▲69.7% | $48,080▲112% | $89,958▲166% | 990 |
| 2015 | $413,873▲22.4% | $406,087▲23.1% | $22,709▲52.2% | $33,817▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $338,241▲12.5% | $329,802▲2.6% | $14,923▲130% | $26,926▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $300,573 | $321,472▲28.6% | $6,484▼76.3% | $28,091▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $250,012▼4.1% | $27,383▼37.8% | $30,059▼35.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $260,650▼14.8% | $44,003▼40.9% | $46,492▼42.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $305,893▼3.0% | $74,424▲16.1% | $80,333▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | $281,972 | $315,230 | $64,099 | $72,692 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $16K total
2 grants to A Fathers Way totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,024 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,317 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Fathers Way a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Fathers Way is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-1084669, based in Lancaster, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Fathers Way's EIN?
- A Fathers Way's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-1084669.
- How much revenue does A Fathers Way report?
- A Fathers Way reported $667,804 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Fathers Way have?
- CharityIndex grades A Fathers Way C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Fathers Way (EIN 57-1084669) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.