Freedom Path Counseling

What it reported doing in 2024

We seek to serve those struggling in our community through a multifaceted approach that meets each client where they are. We employ board certified pastoral counselors (bcpc, bccc) and licensed professional counselors (lapc, lpc, etc.) to provide the best possible care for a variety of issues faced by todays families. At freedom path counseling, were driven by a single goal; to help our clients experience healing in their lives. We believe healing opens the door to freedom from destructive behaviors, victory over lifes difficult circumstances, and the restoration of relationships. We exist to see transformation in the lives of hurting people. Through counseling, we join those struggling in the process of moving from frustration, anxiety, depression, and hopelessness to having a clear plan for creating a life characterized by inner joy and true peace in 2023, we provided 4,509 counseling sessions (up from 4,026 in 2022, 3,083 in 2021, 1,882 in 2020 and 944 in 2019) to 702 individual adults, couples, teens, children and families in english, spanish, and creole. Our organization has witnessed remarkable transformations across various demographics, demonstrating the profound impact of our programs. Children and teenagers emotional understanding and resilience: through tailored interventions, children and teenagers have learned to understand and manage their emotions, showing significant improvement despite facing issues such as anxiety and depression. Academic and social thriving: many of these young individuals have not only improved their mental health but have also thrived in their academic and social environments, building stronger relationships and excelling in school. Couples and marriages marriage restoration: existing marriages have been restored to healthier states, with couples reporting enhanced communication, stronger bonds, and renewed commitment. Pre-marital counseling: couples preparing for marriage have gained invaluable insights and skills, learning how to navigate life together with understanding and mutual respect, leading to more harmonious and lasting unions. Individual adults healing from past difficulties: individual adults have experienced profound healing from past traumas and difficulties, leading to improved mental health and emotional stability. Current peace and freedom: clients have found peace in their current circumstances and have celebrated freedom from life-controlling habits and addictions, reclaiming control over their lives. Personal growth: many adults have also reported significant personal growth, including enhanced self-esteem, better stress management, and a more positive outlook on life. Additional program results family dynamics: entire families have benefitted from our services, with improved family dynamics and communication patterns, fostering a more supportive and loving home environment. Community impact: the ripple effect of our work extends into the community, as healthier individuals contribute to a more compassionate and understanding society. Continued support: our programs offer ongoing support, ensuring that clients have access to the resources and guidance they need to maintain their progress and continue growing. Future directions expanding reach: we aim to expand our reach, bringing our effective programs to more individuals and communities in need. Innovative programs: we are continuously developing innovative programs tailored to emerging mental health needs, ensuring that our services remain relevant and effective. Community partnerships: strengthening partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to create a more integrated support network for our clients. Through comprehensive and compassionate care, freedom path counseling is dedicated to fostering mental health and well-being, empowering individuals and families to lead fulfilling lives. The transformative results of our programs stand as a testament to our commitment and the profound impact of our work on

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 98.7%; rating input score 99
• Fundraising efficiency: $50.14 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 76; 76th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 60%; rating input score 60; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -5.6%; rating input score 28; 28th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.24; rating input score 13; 13th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.5; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 39%; rating input score 7; 7th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 22.6% per year; rating input score 100; 86th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 20.7% per year; rating input score 100; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 5% per year; rating input score 100; 47th percentile among comparable filings