Pathways La
95% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Pathways La is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1978, with $61,155,627 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
888 S Figueroa St Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90017 EIN 95-3258661 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$61.2M
▲ 44.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$60.6M
Net assets
$2.9M
Employees
116
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Pathways La: 95% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +1% 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 Pathways La: 1 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Pathways La: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Pathways La: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Pathways la helps low-income families find and pay for quality, reliable child care so parents can work, and we strengthen the quality of care available by training child care providers in best practices that prepare children for kindergarten.
What they do
Child care resource & referrals: providing referrals to licensed child care providers for all families in our community.child care provider resources: offering training and technical assistance services to help new and existing child care providers obtain licenses, improve their learning environments, include children with special needs, and advance their child care business.* pathways la had over 48,894 calls requesting services.* pathways la trained 1,404 child care providers.* pathways la provided 119 developmental trainings in english and spanish.* pathways la provided 92 trainings on technical assistance for early childhood educators.
Other programs consist of the following: quality start los angeles (qsla) provider coaching, family child care home education network provider coaching program, emergency foster care bridge program, trauma informed care training & coaching services, family engagement, and the books, bikes, & full bellies campaign.see schedule o for further details.
Contact & location
- Address
- 888 S Figueroa St Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.8M (FY2013) to $61.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $11.8MNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
1.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.7M
Total liabilities
$11.8M
Net assets
$2.9M
Salaries & benefits
$8.4M
14% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,155,627▲44.2% | $60,574,398▲43.3% | $2,897,534▲41.4% | $14,726,236▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,408,595▲29.3% | $42,260,829▲27.2% | $2,049,364▲17.3% | $13,474,771▲41.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $32,792,368▼1.5% | $33,226,758▼2.5% | $1,747,272▼27.1% | $9,496,033▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $33,308,303▲18.7% | $34,081,633▲25.4% | $2,397,801▼15.1% | $7,866,630▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $28,061,093▲16.6% | $27,184,612▲15.1% | $2,824,994▲45.5% | $7,540,178▲57.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $24,071,752▲11.8% | $23,608,518▲10.4% | $1,941,274▲35.4% | $4,801,468▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $21,527,722▲4.3% | $21,383,055▲3.9% | $1,433,803▲21.0% | $4,048,588▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $20,635,540▲6.2% | $20,586,453▲6.1% | $1,185,136▲4.3% | $3,325,401▼36.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,433,409▲10.3% | $19,409,544▲9.6% | $1,136,049▲2.1% | $5,199,934▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,624,194▲5.0% | $17,712,466▲5.2% | $1,112,184▼7.4% | $4,741,049▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,779,402 | $16,831,653 | $1,200,456 | $4,821,966 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Tamika Farr — $289,560 (0.48% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamika Farr | President & Ceo | 50 | $289,560 |
| Lisa Cahill | Coo | 50 | $180,369 |
| Aracely S Valenzuela | Dir. Family & Prov | 50 | $140,480 |
| Araceli Quintero | Dir. Child Care Su | 50 | $135,133 |
| Raymond Eugene Scott | Vp & Cfo | 50 | $130,789 |
| Karina Velasquez | Dir. of Hr | 50 | $117,081 |
| Anthony Rodriguez | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Cameron Steele | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Carrie Lemmon | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dushanthie Jayamaha | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jacque Robinson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jenn Layton Hsu | President | 2 | — |
| Lauren Fishelman | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Lin Shi | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Tiffany Garcia | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Yuovene Whistler | Board Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Little Armenia Child Care Center LLC | Child Care Services | $671,663 |
| Kinder Kids Christian Child Development Ctr | Child Care Services | $654,073 |
| La First Montessori Preschool | Child Care Services | $518,376 |
| Marya E Flores | Child Care Services | $510,432 |
| Sonia Stephanie Lopez | Child Care Services | $485,384 |
Grants received · $348K total
5 grants to Pathways La totaling $348K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $22,171 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2023 | $16,389 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2022 | $10,457 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2019 | $198,712 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2016 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pathways La a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pathways La is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3258661, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pathways La's EIN?
- Pathways La's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3258661.
- How much revenue does Pathways La report?
- Pathways La reported $61,155,627 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Pathways La's spending goes to programs?
- Pathways La spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Pathways La have?
- CharityIndex grades Pathways La B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Pathways La's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Pathways La's latest Form 990 is $289,560, paid to Tamika Farr (President & Ceo).
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Data for Pathways La (EIN 95-3258661) 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.